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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.52, 1,006.49 and 414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.52, 1,006.49 and 414.75 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.52 : 1,006.49 = 414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.52/1,006.49 = 414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.52x = 1,006.49 × 414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.52x = 417,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,441.73/729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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