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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.25, 1,006.39 and 418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.25, 1,006.39 and 418.75 is: 577.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.25 : 1,006.39 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.25/1,006.39 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.25x = 1,006.39 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.25x = 421,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,425.81/729.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.89

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