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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.81, 996.06 and 427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.81, 996.06 and 427.11 is: 589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.81 : 996.06 = 427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.81/996.06 = 427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.81x = 996.06 × 427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.81x = 425,427.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,427.19/721.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.39

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