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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.18, 1,006.17 and 582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.18, 1,006.17 and 582.02 is: 804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.18 : 1,006.17 = 582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.18/1,006.17 = 582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.18x = 1,006.17 × 582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.18x = 585,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,611.06/728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.21

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