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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.77, 1,005.55 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.77, 1,005.55 and 433.98 is: 598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.77 : 1,005.55 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.77/1,005.55 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.77x = 1,005.55 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.77x = 436,386.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,386.42/728.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.80

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