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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.54, 1,006.70 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.54, 1,006.70 and 414.86 is: 572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.54 : 1,006.70 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.54/1,006.70 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.54x = 1,006.70 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.54x = 417,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,632.45/729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.46

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