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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.09, 1,004.17 and 433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.09, 1,004.17 and 433.07 is: 597.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.09 : 1,004.17 = 433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.09/1,004.17 = 433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.09x = 1,004.17 × 433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.09x = 434,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,875.90/728.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.28

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