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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,006.38 and 419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,006.38 and 419.10 is: 578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,006.38 = 419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,006.38 = 419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,006.38 × 419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 421,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,773.86/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.09

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