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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.04, 1,004.70 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.04, 1,004.70 and 396.48 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.04 : 1,004.70 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.04/1,004.70 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.04x = 1,004.70 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.04x = 398,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,343.46/728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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