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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.62, 1,003.80 and 504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.62, 1,003.80 and 504.34 is: 694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.62 : 1,003.80 = 504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.62/1,003.80 = 504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.62x = 1,003.80 × 504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.62x = 506,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,256.49/728.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.82

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