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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.37, 1,006.48 and 410.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.37, 1,006.48 and 410.35 is: 566.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.37 : 1,006.48 = 410.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.37/1,006.48 = 410.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.37x = 1,006.48 × 410.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.37x = 413,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,009.07/729.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.25

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