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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,005.75 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,005.75 and 414.18 is: 571.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,005.75 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,005.75 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,005.75 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 416,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,561.54/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.45

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