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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.25, 1,005.02 and 396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.25, 1,005.02 and 396.70 is: 547.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.25 : 1,005.02 = 396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.25/1,005.02 = 396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.25x = 1,005.02 × 396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.25x = 398,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,688.98/728.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.46

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