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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.34, 1,005.12 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.34, 1,005.12 and 433.64 is: 598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.34 : 1,005.12 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.34/1,005.12 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.34x = 1,005.12 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.34x = 435,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,860.24/728.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.43

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