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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.81, 1,005.72 and 414.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.81, 1,005.72 and 414.15 is: 571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.81 : 1,005.72 = 414.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.81/1,005.72 = 414.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.81x = 1,005.72 × 414.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.81x = 416,518.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,518.94/728.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.51

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