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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.10, 1,004.76 and 396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.10, 1,004.76 and 396.52 is: 547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.10 : 1,004.76 = 396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.10/1,004.76 = 396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.10x = 1,004.76 × 396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.10x = 398,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,407.44/728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.19

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