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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.50, 1,005.34 and 396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.50, 1,005.34 and 396.94 is: 547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.50 : 1,005.34 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.50/1,005.34 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.50x = 1,005.34 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.50x = 399,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,059.66/728.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.78

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