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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.79, 1,005.60 and 434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.79, 1,005.60 and 434.06 is: 598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.79 : 1,005.60 = 434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.79/1,005.60 = 434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.79x = 1,005.60 × 434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.79x = 436,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,483.54/728.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.92

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