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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.61, 1,004.55 and 433.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.61, 1,004.55 and 433.77 is: 598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.61 : 1,004.55 = 433.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.61/1,004.55 = 433.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.61x = 1,004.55 × 433.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.61x = 435,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,743.65/728.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.05

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