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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,005.14 and 594.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,005.14 and 594.44 is: 820.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,005.14 = 594.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,005.14 = 594.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,005.14 × 594.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 597,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,495.42/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.33

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