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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.07, 1,005.06 and 506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.07, 1,005.06 and 506.94 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.07 : 1,005.06 = 506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.07/1,005.06 = 506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.07x = 1,005.06 × 506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.07x = 509,505.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,505.12/728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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