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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.90, 996.22 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.90, 996.22 and 423.08 is: 583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.90 : 996.22 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.90/996.22 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.90x = 996.22 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.90x = 421,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,475.78/721.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.85

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