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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,005.91 and 397.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,005.91 and 397.37 is: 548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,005.91 = 397.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,005.91 = 397.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,005.91 × 397.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 399,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,719.98/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.35

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