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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.58, 997.32 and 428.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.58, 997.32 and 428.03 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.58 : 997.32 = 428.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.58/997.32 = 428.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.58x = 997.32 × 428.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.58x = 426,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,882.88/722.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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