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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.93, 1,007.10 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.93, 1,007.10 and 508.86 is: 703.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.93 : 1,007.10 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.93/1,007.10 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.93x = 1,007.10 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.93x = 512,465.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,465.33/728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.04

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