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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.97, 997.52 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.97, 997.52 and 424.17 is: 585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.97 : 997.52 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.97/997.52 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.97x = 997.52 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.97x = 423,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,115.94/722.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.25

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