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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.84, 1,005.24 and 516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.84, 1,005.24 and 516.08 is: 711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.84 : 1,005.24 = 516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.84/1,005.24 = 516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.84x = 1,005.24 × 516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.84x = 518,788.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,788.71/728.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.80

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