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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.53, 1,000.49 and 623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.53, 1,000.49 and 623.62 is: 856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.53 : 1,000.49 = 623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.53/1,000.49 = 623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.53x = 1,000.49 × 623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.53x = 623,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,918.08/728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.41

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