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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.05, 1,004.78 and 429.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.05, 1,004.78 and 429.39 is: 592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.05 : 1,004.78 = 429.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.05/1,004.78 = 429.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.05x = 1,004.78 × 429.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.05x = 431,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,437.46/728.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.60

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