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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.34, 1,005.11 and 396.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.34, 1,005.11 and 396.76 is: 547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.34 : 1,005.11 = 396.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.34/1,005.11 = 396.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.34x = 1,005.11 × 396.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.34x = 398,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,787.44/728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.53

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