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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.80, 1,004.81 and 519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.80, 1,004.81 and 519.21 is: 715.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.80 : 1,004.81 = 519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.80/1,004.81 = 519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.80x = 1,004.81 × 519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.80x = 521,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,704.80/728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.84

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