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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 997.61 and 428.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 997.61 and 428.42 is: 591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 997.61 = 428.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/997.61 = 428.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 997.61 × 428.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 427,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,396.08/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.22

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