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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.52, 1,005.26 and 433.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.52, 1,005.26 and 433.91 is: 598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.52 : 1,005.26 = 433.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.52/1,005.26 = 433.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.52x = 1,005.26 × 433.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.52x = 436,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,185.17/728.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.73

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