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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.02, 1,005.15 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.02, 1,005.15 and 433.38 is: 598.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.02 : 1,005.15 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.02/1,005.15 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.02x = 1,005.15 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.02x = 435,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,611.91/728.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.35

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