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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.55, 1,004.90 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.55, 1,004.90 and 433.58 is: 598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.55 : 1,004.90 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.55/1,004.90 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.55x = 1,004.90 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.55x = 435,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,697.35/728.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.03

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