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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.38, 1,006.56 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.38, 1,006.56 and 418.88 is: 578.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.38 : 1,006.56 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.38/1,006.56 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.38x = 1,006.56 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.38x = 421,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,627.85/729.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.06

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