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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.86, 997.55 and 424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.86, 997.55 and 424.05 is: 585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.86 : 997.55 = 424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.86/997.55 = 424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.86x = 997.55 × 424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.86x = 423,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,003.97/722.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.18

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