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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.76, 997.38 and 428.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.76, 997.38 and 428.02 is: 590.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.76 : 997.38 = 428.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.76/997.38 = 428.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.76x = 997.38 × 428.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.76x = 426,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,898.59/722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.65

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