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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.53, 1,005.38 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.53, 1,005.38 and 396.96 is: 547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.53 : 1,005.38 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.53/1,005.38 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.53x = 1,005.38 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.53x = 399,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,093.66/728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.81

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