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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.73, 1,005.62 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.73, 1,005.62 and 397.15 is: 548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.73 : 1,005.62 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.73/1,005.62 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.73x = 1,005.62 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.73x = 399,381.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,381.98/728.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.05

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