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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.32, 1,005.10 and 396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.32, 1,005.10 and 396.75 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.32 : 1,005.10 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.32/1,005.10 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.32x = 1,005.10 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.32x = 398,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,769.99/728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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