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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.39, 1,006.50 and 418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.39, 1,006.50 and 418.89 is: 578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.39 : 1,006.50 = 418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.39/1,006.50 = 418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.39x = 1,006.50 × 418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.39x = 421,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,612.79/729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.03

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