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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.18, 1,004.81 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.18, 1,004.81 and 433.40 is: 598.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.18 : 1,004.81 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.18/1,004.81 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.18x = 1,004.81 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.18x = 435,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,477.46/728.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.04

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