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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.93, 1,004.89 and 519.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.93, 1,004.89 and 519.02 is: 715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.93 : 1,004.89 = 519.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.93/1,004.89 = 519.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.93x = 1,004.89 × 519.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.93x = 521,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,558.01/728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.51

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