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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.80, 997.58 and 428.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.80, 997.58 and 428.17 is: 590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.80 : 997.58 = 428.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.80/997.58 = 428.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.80x = 997.58 × 428.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.80x = 427,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,133.83/722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.94

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