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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.91, 1,007.36 and 415.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.91, 1,007.36 and 415.23 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.91 : 1,007.36 = 415.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.91/1,007.36 = 415.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.91x = 1,007.36 × 415.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.91x = 418,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,284.13/729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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