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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.14, 997.57 and 428.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.14, 997.57 and 428.26 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.14 : 997.57 = 428.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.14/997.57 = 428.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.14x = 997.57 × 428.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.14x = 427,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,219.33/723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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