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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.20, 1,004.95 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.20, 1,004.95 and 429.46 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.20 : 1,004.95 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.20/1,004.95 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.20x = 1,004.95 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.20x = 431,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,587.62/728.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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