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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,004.73 and 433.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,004.73 and 433.35 is: 598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,004.73 = 433.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,004.73 = 433.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,004.73 × 433.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 435,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,399.75/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.06

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