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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.89, 996.24 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.89, 996.24 and 423.33 is: 584.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.89 : 996.24 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.89/996.24 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.89x = 996.24 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.89x = 421,738.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,738.28/721.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.21

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