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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,005.93 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,005.93 and 397.36 is: 548.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,005.93 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,005.93 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,005.93 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 399,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,716.34/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.34

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