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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,004.76 and 609.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,004.76 and 609.79 is: 841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,004.76 = 609.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,004.76 = 609.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,004.76 × 609.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 612,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,692.60/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.59

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