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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.53, 1,003.66 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.53, 1,003.66 and 507.08 is: 698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.53 : 1,003.66 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.53/1,003.66 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.53x = 1,003.66 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.53x = 508,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,937.15/728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.58

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