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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.23, 1,004.94 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.23, 1,004.94 and 396.66 is: 547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.23 : 1,004.94 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.23/1,004.94 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.23x = 1,004.94 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.23x = 398,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,614.48/728.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.37

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