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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.60, 1,005.24 and 617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.60, 1,005.24 and 617.04 is: 851.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.60 : 1,005.24 = 617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.60/1,005.24 = 617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.60x = 1,005.24 × 617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.60x = 620,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,273.29/728.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.32

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