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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.31, 1,004.56 and 507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.31, 1,004.56 and 507.32 is: 699.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.31 : 1,004.56 = 507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.31/1,004.56 = 507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.31x = 1,004.56 × 507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.31x = 509,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,633.38/728.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.75

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