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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.16, 1,006.08 and 572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.16, 1,006.08 and 572.64 is: 791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.16 : 1,006.08 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.16/1,006.08 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.16x = 1,006.08 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.16x = 576,121.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,121.65/728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.20

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