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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728, 1,004.04 and 616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728, 1,004.04 and 616.52 is: 850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,004.04 = 616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,004.04 = 616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,004.04 × 616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 619,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,010.74/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.29

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