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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.90, 1,005.87 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.90, 1,005.87 and 397.32 is: 548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.90 : 1,005.87 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.90/1,005.87 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.90x = 1,005.87 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.90x = 399,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,652.27/728.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.30

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