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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.74, 1,005.62 and 397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.74, 1,005.62 and 397.16 is: 548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.74 : 1,005.62 = 397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.74/1,005.62 = 397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.74x = 1,005.62 × 397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.74x = 399,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,392.04/728.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.06

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