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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,006.94 and 414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,006.94 and 414.94 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,006.94 = 414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,006.94 = 414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,006.94 × 414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 417,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,819.68/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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