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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.76, 1,005.66 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.76, 1,005.66 and 418.08 is: 576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.76 : 1,005.66 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.76/1,005.66 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.76x = 1,005.66 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.76x = 420,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,446.33/728.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.93

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