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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,005.63 and 414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,005.63 and 414.03 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,005.63 = 414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,005.63 = 414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,005.63 × 414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 416,365.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,365.54/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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