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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.18, 1,005.26 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.18, 1,005.26 and 562.02 is: 775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.18 : 1,005.26 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.18/1,005.26 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.18x = 1,005.26 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.18x = 564,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,976.23/728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.87

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