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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,007.03 and 414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,007.03 and 414.98 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,007.03 = 414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,007.03 = 414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,007.03 × 414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 417,899.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,899.83/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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