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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.20, 1,005.13 and 507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.20, 1,005.13 and 507.22 is: 700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.20 : 1,005.13 = 507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.20/1,005.13 = 507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.20x = 1,005.13 × 507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.20x = 509,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,817.31/728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.11

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