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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.78, 1,007.08 and 415.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.78, 1,007.08 and 415.07 is: 572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.78 : 1,007.08 = 415.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.78/1,007.08 = 415.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.78x = 1,007.08 × 415.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.78x = 418,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,008.70/729.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.79

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