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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.71, 1,007.00 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.71, 1,007.00 and 414.96 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.71 : 1,007.00 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.71/1,007.00 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.71x = 1,007.00 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.71x = 417,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,862.65/729.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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