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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.78, 997.38 and 423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.78, 997.38 and 423.98 is: 585.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.78 : 997.38 = 423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.78/997.38 = 423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.78x = 997.38 × 423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.78x = 422,869.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,869.17/722.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.06

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