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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,006.26 and 418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,006.26 and 418.72 is: 577.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,006.26 = 418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,006.26 = 418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,006.26 × 418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 421,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,341.19/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.84

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