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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.32, 1,004.65 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.32, 1,004.65 and 506.88 is: 699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.32 : 1,004.65 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.32/1,004.65 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.32x = 1,004.65 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.32x = 509,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,241.40/728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.20

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