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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.04, 1,004.68 and 396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.04, 1,004.68 and 396.46 is: 547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.04 : 1,004.68 = 396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.04/1,004.68 = 396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.04x = 1,004.68 × 396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.04x = 398,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,315.43/728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.11

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