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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.90, 1,006.04 and 434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.90, 1,006.04 and 434.34 is: 599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.90 : 1,006.04 = 434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.90/1,006.04 = 434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.90x = 1,006.04 × 434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.90x = 436,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,963.41/728.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.48

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