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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.73, 997.37 and 428.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.73, 997.37 and 428.14 is: 590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.73 : 997.37 = 428.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.73/997.37 = 428.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.73x = 997.37 × 428.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.73x = 427,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,013.99/722.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.83

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