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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.57, 1,005.13 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.57, 1,005.13 and 448.72 is: 619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.57 : 1,005.13 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.57/1,005.13 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.57x = 1,005.13 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.57x = 451,021.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,021.93/728.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.05

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