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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.15, 1,006.19 and 414.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.15, 1,006.19 and 414.39 is: 571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.15 : 1,006.19 = 414.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.15/1,006.19 = 414.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.15x = 1,006.19 × 414.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.15x = 416,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,958.33/729.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.84

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