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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.73, 998.64 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.73, 998.64 and 424.86 is: 586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.73 : 998.64 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.73/998.64 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.73x = 998.64 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.73x = 424,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,282.19/723.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.24

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