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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.74, 1,005.33 and 433.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.74, 1,005.33 and 433.99 is: 598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.74 : 1,005.33 = 433.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.74/1,005.33 = 433.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.74x = 1,005.33 × 433.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.74x = 436,303.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,303.17/728.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.71

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