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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.81, 1,004.94 and 571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.81, 1,004.94 and 571.16 is: 787.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.81 : 1,004.94 = 571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.81/1,004.94 = 571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.81x = 1,004.94 × 571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.81x = 573,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,976.51/728.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.56

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