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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.71, 1,005.60 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.71, 1,005.60 and 397.12 is: 548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.71 : 1,005.60 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.71/1,005.60 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.71x = 1,005.60 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.71x = 399,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,343.87/728.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.01

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