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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.28, 1,006.50 and 414.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.28, 1,006.50 and 414.55 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.28 : 1,006.50 = 414.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.28/1,006.50 = 414.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.28x = 1,006.50 × 414.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.28x = 417,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,244.58/729.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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