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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.99, 1,007.33 and 415.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.99, 1,007.33 and 415.31 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.99 : 1,007.33 = 415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.99/1,007.33 = 415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.99x = 1,007.33 × 415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.99x = 418,347.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,347.11/729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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