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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.93, 1,007.33 and 410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.93, 1,007.33 and 410.92 is: 567.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.93 : 1,007.33 = 410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.93/1,007.33 = 410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.93x = 1,007.33 × 410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.93x = 413,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,928.78/729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.08

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