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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.81, 1,007.22 and 419.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.81, 1,007.22 and 419.31 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.81 : 1,007.22 = 419.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.81/1,007.22 = 419.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.81x = 1,007.22 × 419.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.81x = 422,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,337.42/729.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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