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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.12, 1,005.28 and 562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.12, 1,005.28 and 562.04 is: 775.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.12 : 1,005.28 = 562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.12/1,005.28 = 562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.12x = 1,005.28 × 562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.12x = 565,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,007.57/728.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.98

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