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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.14, 1,004.81 and 433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.14, 1,004.81 and 433.34 is: 598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.14 : 1,004.81 = 433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.14/1,004.81 = 433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.14x = 1,004.81 × 433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.14x = 435,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,424.37/728.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.00

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