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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.55, 1,004.23 and 558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.55, 1,004.23 and 558.60 is: 769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.55 : 1,004.23 = 558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.55/1,004.23 = 558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.55x = 1,004.23 × 558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.55x = 560,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,959.81/728.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.97

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