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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.85, 1,005.85 and 414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.85, 1,005.85 and 414.14 is: 571.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.85 : 1,005.85 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.85/1,005.85 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.85x = 1,005.85 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.85x = 416,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,558.21/728.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.53

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