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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.59, 998.38 and 428.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.59, 998.38 and 428.89 is: 591.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.59 : 998.38 = 428.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.59/998.38 = 428.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.59x = 998.38 × 428.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.59x = 428,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,195.20/723.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.76

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