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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.53, 1,004.60 and 518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.53, 1,004.60 and 518.49 is: 714.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.53 : 1,004.60 = 518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.53/1,004.60 = 518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.53x = 1,004.60 × 518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.53x = 520,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,876.35/728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.97

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