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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.03, 997.80 and 428.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.03, 997.80 and 428.25 is: 591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.03 : 997.80 = 428.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.03/997.80 = 428.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.03x = 997.80 × 428.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.03x = 427,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,307.85/723.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.00

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