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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.35, 1,004.38 and 648.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.35, 1,004.38 and 648.35 is: 894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.35 : 1,004.38 = 648.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.35/1,004.38 = 648.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.35x = 1,004.38 × 648.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.35x = 651,189.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,189.77/728.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.06

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