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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.40, 1,005.04 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.40, 1,005.04 and 433.60 is: 598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.40 : 1,005.04 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.40/1,005.04 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.40x = 1,005.04 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.40x = 435,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,785.34/728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.28

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