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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.80, 996.03 and 427.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.80, 996.03 and 427.05 is: 589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.80 : 996.03 = 427.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.80/996.03 = 427.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.80x = 996.03 × 427.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.80x = 425,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,354.61/721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.30

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