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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.57, 1,003.01 and 562.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.57, 1,003.01 and 562.49 is: 774.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.57 : 1,003.01 = 562.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.57/1,003.01 = 562.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.57x = 1,003.01 × 562.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.57x = 564,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,186.25/728.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.38

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