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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728, 1,004.64 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728, 1,004.64 and 396.42 is: 547.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728 : 1,004.64 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728/1,004.64 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728x = 1,004.64 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728x = 398,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,259.39/728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.06

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