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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.89, 1,005.56 and 433.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.89, 1,005.56 and 433.87 is: 598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.89 : 1,005.56 = 433.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.89/1,005.56 = 433.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.89x = 1,005.56 × 433.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.89x = 436,277.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,277.29/728.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.55

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