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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.26, 1,005.08 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.26, 1,005.08 and 603.72 is: 833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.26 : 1,005.08 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.26/1,005.08 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.26x = 1,005.08 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.26x = 606,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,783.88/728.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.20

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