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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,007.06 and 419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,007.06 and 419.26 is: 578.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,007.06 = 419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,007.06 = 419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,007.06 × 419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 422,219.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,219.98/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.57

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