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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.22, 1,004.36 and 506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.22, 1,004.36 and 506.96 is: 699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.22 : 1,004.36 = 506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.22/1,004.36 = 506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.22x = 1,004.36 × 506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.22x = 509,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,170.35/728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.20

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