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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.00, 1,004.65 and 396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.00, 1,004.65 and 396.44 is: 547.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.00 : 1,004.65 = 396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.00/1,004.65 = 396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.00x = 1,004.65 × 396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.00x = 398,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,284.44/728.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.10

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