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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.85, 997.43 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.85, 997.43 and 423.99 is: 585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.85 : 997.43 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.85/997.43 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.85x = 997.43 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.85x = 422,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,896.61/722.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.04

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