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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.81, 1,005.67 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.81, 1,005.67 and 434.08 is: 598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.81 : 1,005.67 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.81/1,005.67 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.81x = 1,005.67 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.81x = 436,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,541.23/728.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.98

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