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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.02, 1,005.80 and 414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.02, 1,005.80 and 414.25 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.02 : 1,005.80 = 414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.02/1,005.80 = 414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.02x = 1,005.80 × 414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.02x = 416,652.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,652.65/729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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