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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.07, 997.52 and 718.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.07, 997.52 and 718.97 is: 985.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.07 : 997.52 = 718.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.07/997.52 = 718.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.07x = 997.52 × 718.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.07x = 717,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,178.37/728.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.04

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