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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,004.32 and 433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,004.32 and 433.08 is: 597.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,004.32 = 433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,004.32 = 433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,004.32 × 433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 434,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,950.91/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.44

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