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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.48, 1,006.70 and 414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.48, 1,006.70 and 414.74 is: 572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.48 : 1,006.70 = 414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.48/1,006.70 = 414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.48x = 1,006.70 × 414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.48x = 417,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,518.76/729.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.35

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