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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.63, 1,005.45 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.63, 1,005.45 and 397.04 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.63 : 1,005.45 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.63/1,005.45 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.63x = 1,005.45 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.63x = 399,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,198.84/728.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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