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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.64, 1,004.85 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.64, 1,004.85 and 507.24 is: 699.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.64 : 1,004.85 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.64/1,004.85 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.64x = 1,004.85 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.64x = 509,700.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,700.11/728.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.52

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