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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.62, 1,006.48 and 604.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.62, 1,006.48 and 604.92 is: 835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.62 : 1,006.48 = 604.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.62/1,006.48 = 604.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.62x = 1,006.48 × 604.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.62x = 608,835.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,835.35/728.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.60

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