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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.97, 998.89 and 425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.97, 998.89 and 425.17 is: 586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.97 : 998.89 = 425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.97/998.89 = 425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.97x = 998.89 × 425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.97x = 424,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,698.06/723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.62

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