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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.78, 1,005.70 and 414.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.78, 1,005.70 and 414.07 is: 571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.78 : 1,005.70 = 414.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.78/1,005.70 = 414.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.78x = 1,005.70 × 414.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.78x = 416,430.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,430.20/728.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.41

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