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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.43, 1,006.49 and 414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.43, 1,006.49 and 414.59 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.43 : 1,006.49 = 414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.43/1,006.49 = 414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.43x = 1,006.49 × 414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.43x = 417,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,276.69/729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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