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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.82, 1,007.35 and 415.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.82, 1,007.35 and 415.25 is: 573.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.82 : 1,007.35 = 415.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.82/1,007.35 = 415.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.82x = 1,007.35 × 415.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.82x = 418,297.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,297.05/729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.15

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