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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,005.50 and 397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,005.50 and 397.07 is: 547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,005.50 = 397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,005.50 = 397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,005.50 × 397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 399,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,246.87/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.94

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