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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.08, 1,006.11 and 414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.08, 1,006.11 and 414.41 is: 571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.08 : 1,006.11 = 414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.08/1,006.11 = 414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.08x = 1,006.11 × 414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.08x = 416,937.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,937.01/729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.87

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