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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,006.04 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,006.04 and 467.12 is: 644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,006.04 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,006.04 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,006.04 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 469,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,941.40/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.74

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