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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.18, 1,005.93 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.18, 1,005.93 and 418.50 is: 577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.18 : 1,005.93 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.18/1,005.93 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.18x = 1,005.93 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.18x = 420,981.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,981.71/729.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.34

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