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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.67, 1,005.55 and 397.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.67, 1,005.55 and 397.09 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.67 : 1,005.55 = 397.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.67/1,005.55 = 397.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.67x = 1,005.55 × 397.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.67x = 399,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,290.34/728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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