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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.52, 1,006.74 and 419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.52, 1,006.74 and 419 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.52 : 1,006.74 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.52/1,006.74 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.52x = 1,006.74 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.52x = 421,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,824.06/729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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