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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.30, 1,006.56 and 414.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.30, 1,006.56 and 414.57 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.30 : 1,006.56 = 414.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.30/1,006.56 = 414.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.30x = 1,006.56 × 414.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.30x = 417,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,289.58/729.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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