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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.11, 1,004.93 and 433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.11, 1,004.93 and 433.54 is: 598.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.11 : 1,004.93 = 433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.11/1,004.93 = 433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.11x = 1,004.93 × 433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.11x = 435,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,677.35/728.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.37

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