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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,005.04 and 562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,005.04 and 562.12 is: 775.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,005.04 = 562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,005.04 = 562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,005.04 × 562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 564,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,953.08/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.86

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