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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.60, 998.56 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.60, 998.56 and 428.96 is: 591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.60 : 998.56 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.60/998.56 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.60x = 998.56 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.60x = 428,345.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,345.33/723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.96

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