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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,007.25 and 415.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,007.25 and 415.10 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,007.25 = 415.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,007.25 = 415.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,007.25 × 415.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 418,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,109.48/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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