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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.95, 1,006.02 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.95, 1,006.02 and 434.25 is: 599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.95 : 1,006.02 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.95/1,006.02 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.95x = 1,006.02 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.95x = 436,864.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,864.19/728.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.31

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