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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,004.59 and 433.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,004.59 and 433.23 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,004.59 = 433.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,004.59 = 433.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,004.59 × 433.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 435,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,219.95/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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