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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.17, 1,004.86 and 396.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.17, 1,004.86 and 396.61 is: 547.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.17 : 1,004.86 = 396.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.17/1,004.86 = 396.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.17x = 1,004.86 × 396.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.17x = 398,537.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,537.52/728.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.31

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