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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.22, 1,004.91 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.22, 1,004.91 and 433.52 is: 598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.22 : 1,004.91 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.22/1,004.91 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.22x = 1,004.91 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.22x = 435,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,648.58/728.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.24

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