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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.38, 1,006.34 and 508.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.38, 1,006.34 and 508.31 is: 702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.38 : 1,006.34 = 508.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.38/1,006.34 = 508.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.38x = 1,006.34 × 508.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.38x = 511,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,532.69/728.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.29

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