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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.74, 996.00 and 427.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.74, 996.00 and 427.01 is: 589.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.74 : 996.00 = 427.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.74/996.00 = 427.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.74x = 996.00 × 427.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.74x = 425,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,295.38/721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.26

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