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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.45, 1,004.56 and 562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.45, 1,004.56 and 562.40 is: 775.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.45 : 1,004.56 = 562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.45/1,004.56 = 562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.45x = 1,004.56 × 562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.45x = 564,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,964.54/728.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.57

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