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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.38, 1,004.88 and 433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.38, 1,004.88 and 433.36 is: 597.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.38 : 1,004.88 = 433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.38/1,004.88 = 433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.38x = 1,004.88 × 433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.38x = 435,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,474.80/728.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.87

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