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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.11, 1,004.70 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.11, 1,004.70 and 425.31 is: 586.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.11 : 1,004.70 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.11/1,004.70 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.11x = 1,004.70 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.11x = 427,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,308.96/728.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.87

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