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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.36, 1,004.82 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.36, 1,004.82 and 433.62 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.36 : 1,004.82 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.36/1,004.82 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.36x = 1,004.82 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.36x = 435,710.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,710.86/728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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