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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.10, 1,004.87 and 433.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.10, 1,004.87 and 433.37 is: 598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.10 : 1,004.87 = 433.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.10/1,004.87 = 433.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.10x = 1,004.87 × 433.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.10x = 435,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,473.32/728.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.10

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