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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.86, 1,006.98 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.86, 1,006.98 and 415.02 is: 572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.86 : 1,006.98 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.86/1,006.98 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.86x = 1,006.98 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.86x = 417,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,921.39/729.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.60

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