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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.10, 1,004.90 and 581.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.10, 1,004.90 and 581.85 is: 803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.10 : 1,004.90 = 581.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.10/1,004.90 = 581.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.10x = 1,004.90 × 581.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.10x = 584,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,698.16/728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.05

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