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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.27, 1,006.49 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.27, 1,006.49 and 414.54 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.27 : 1,006.49 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.27/1,006.49 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.27x = 1,006.49 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.27x = 417,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,231.40/729.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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