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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,005.36 and 553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,005.36 and 553.92 is: 764.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,005.36 = 553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,005.36 = 553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,005.36 × 553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 556,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,889.01/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.03

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