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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.97, 1,005.98 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.97, 1,005.98 and 418.47 is: 577.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.97 : 1,005.98 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.97/1,005.98 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.97x = 1,005.98 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.97x = 420,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,972.45/728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.49

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