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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.32, 1,005.04 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.32, 1,005.04 and 433.58 is: 598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.32 : 1,005.04 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.32/1,005.04 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.32x = 1,005.04 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.32x = 435,765.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,765.24/728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.32

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