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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.56, 998.16 and 428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.56, 998.16 and 428.72 is: 591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.56 : 998.16 = 428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.56/998.16 = 428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.56x = 998.16 × 428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.56x = 427,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,931.16/723.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.42

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