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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.88, 1,005.72 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.88, 1,005.72 and 434.25 is: 599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.88 : 1,005.72 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.88/1,005.72 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.88x = 1,005.72 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.88x = 436,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,733.91/728.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.18

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