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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,005.15 and 396.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,005.15 and 396.79 is: 547.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,005.15 = 396.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,005.15 = 396.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,005.15 × 396.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 398,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,835.12/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.58

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