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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.32, 1,005.01 and 429.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.32, 1,005.01 and 429.61 is: 592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.32 : 1,005.01 = 429.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.32/1,005.01 = 429.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.32x = 1,005.01 × 429.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.32x = 431,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,762.35/728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.82

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