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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.50, 1,006.76 and 414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.50, 1,006.76 and 414.70 is: 572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.50 : 1,006.76 = 414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.50/1,006.76 = 414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.50x = 1,006.76 × 414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.50x = 417,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,503.37/729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.31

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