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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.06, 1,005.93 and 414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.06, 1,005.93 and 414.33 is: 571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.06 : 1,005.93 = 414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.06/1,005.93 = 414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.06x = 1,005.93 × 414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.06x = 416,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,786.98/729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.68

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