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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.98, 997.59 and 428.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.98, 997.59 and 428.23 is: 590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.98 : 997.59 = 428.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.98/997.59 = 428.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.98x = 997.59 × 428.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.98x = 427,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,197.97/722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.88

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