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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.61, 1,005.50 and 397.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.61, 1,005.50 and 397.06 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.61 : 1,005.50 = 397.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.61/1,005.50 = 397.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.61x = 1,005.50 × 397.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.61x = 399,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,243.83/728.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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