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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.96, 1,006.52 and 508.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.96, 1,006.52 and 508.14 is: 701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.96 : 1,006.52 = 508.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.96/1,006.52 = 508.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.96x = 1,006.52 × 508.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.96x = 511,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,453.07/728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.62

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