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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.06, 1,006.19 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.06, 1,006.19 and 418.56 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.06 : 1,006.19 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.06/1,006.19 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.06x = 1,006.19 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.06x = 421,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,150.89/729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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