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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.31, 1,004.25 and 570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.31, 1,004.25 and 570.66 is: 786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.31 : 1,004.25 = 570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.31/1,004.25 = 570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.31x = 1,004.25 × 570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.31x = 573,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,085.31/728.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.87

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