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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.32, 1,006.46 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.32, 1,006.46 and 418.82 is: 577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.32 : 1,006.46 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.32/1,006.46 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.32x = 1,006.46 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.32x = 421,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,525.58/729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.97

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