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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.42, 1,006.64 and 647.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.42, 1,006.64 and 647.42 is: 894.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.42 : 1,006.64 = 647.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.42/1,006.64 = 647.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.42x = 1,006.64 × 647.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.42x = 651,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,710.60/728.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.70

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