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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.40, 1,003.96 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.40, 1,003.96 and 506.88 is: 698.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.40 : 1,003.96 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.40/1,003.96 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.40x = 1,003.96 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.40x = 508,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,887.24/728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.64

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