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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.25, 1,004.87 and 433.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.25, 1,004.87 and 433.51 is: 598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.25 : 1,004.87 = 433.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.25/1,004.87 = 433.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.25x = 1,004.87 × 433.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.25x = 435,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,621.19/728.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.18

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