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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,005.96 and 414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,005.96 and 414.21 is: 571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,005.96 = 414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,005.96 = 414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,005.96 × 414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 416,678.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,678.69/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.61

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