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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,005.85 and 418.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,005.85 and 418.38 is: 577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,005.85 = 418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,005.85 = 418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,005.85 × 418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 420,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,827.52/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.36

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