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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.67, 1,006.11 and 553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.67, 1,006.11 and 553.71 is: 764.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.67 : 1,006.11 = 553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.67/1,006.11 = 553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.67x = 1,006.11 × 553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.67x = 557,093.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,093.17/728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.53

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