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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.78, 997.32 and 428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.78, 997.32 and 428.07 is: 590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.78 : 997.32 = 428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.78/997.32 = 428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.78x = 997.32 × 428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.78x = 426,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,922.77/722.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.67

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