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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.04, 1,006.12 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.04, 1,006.12 and 418.64 is: 577.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.04 : 1,006.12 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.04/1,006.12 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.04x = 1,006.12 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.04x = 421,202.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,202.08/729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.75

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