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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.93, 1,005.59 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.93, 1,005.59 and 434.03 is: 598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.93 : 1,005.59 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.93/1,005.59 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.93x = 1,005.59 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.93x = 436,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,456.23/728.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.76

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