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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.09, 1,005.88 and 414.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.09, 1,005.88 and 414.31 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.09 : 1,005.88 = 414.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.09/1,005.88 = 414.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.09x = 1,005.88 × 414.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.09x = 416,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,746.14/729.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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