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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728, 1,003.96 and 562.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728, 1,003.96 and 562.64 is: 775.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,003.96 = 562.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,003.96 = 562.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,003.96 × 562.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 564,868.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,868.05/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.92

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