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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.07, 1,003.64 and 551.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.07, 1,003.64 and 551.09 is: 759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.07 : 1,003.64 = 551.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.07/1,003.64 = 551.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.07x = 1,003.64 × 551.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.07x = 553,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,088.19/728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.66

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