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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,007.10 and 415.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,007.10 and 415.05 is: 572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,007.10 = 415.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,007.10 = 415.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,007.10 × 415.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 418,000.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,000.63/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.79

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