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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.30, 1,005.06 and 396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.30, 1,005.06 and 396.74 is: 547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.30 : 1,005.06 = 396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.30/1,005.06 = 396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.30x = 1,005.06 × 396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.30x = 398,742.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,742.48/728.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.50

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