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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.06, 1,004.67 and 433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.06, 1,004.67 and 433.43 is: 598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.06 : 1,004.67 = 433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.06/1,004.67 = 433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.06x = 1,004.67 × 433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.06x = 435,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,454.12/728.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.10

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