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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.65, 1,004.97 and 604.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.65, 1,004.97 and 604.09 is: 833.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.65 : 1,004.97 = 604.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.65/1,004.97 = 604.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.65x = 1,004.97 × 604.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.65x = 607,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,090.75/728.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.18

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