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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.81, 1,005.77 and 397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.81, 1,005.77 and 397.24 is: 548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.81 : 1,005.77 = 397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.81/1,005.77 = 397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.81x = 1,005.77 × 397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.81x = 399,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,530.55/728.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.19

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