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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.14, 1,006.11 and 414.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.14, 1,006.11 and 414.43 is: 571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.14 : 1,006.11 = 414.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.14/1,006.11 = 414.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.14x = 1,006.11 × 414.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.14x = 416,962.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,962.17/729.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.85

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