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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.61, 1,005.23 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.61, 1,005.23 and 444.92 is: 613.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.61 : 1,005.23 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.61/1,005.23 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.61x = 1,005.23 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.61x = 447,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,249.55/728.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.84

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