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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.04, 1,004.70 and 433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.04, 1,004.70 and 433.26 is: 597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.04 : 1,004.70 = 433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.04/1,004.70 = 433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.04x = 1,004.70 × 433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.04x = 435,296.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,296.32/728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.90

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