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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.33, 1,006.45 and 414.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.33, 1,006.45 and 414.65 is: 572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.33 : 1,006.45 = 414.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.33/1,006.45 = 414.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.33x = 1,006.45 × 414.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.33x = 417,324.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,324.49/729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.20

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