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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.95, 996.33 and 427.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.95, 996.33 and 427.11 is: 589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.95 : 996.33 = 427.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.95/996.33 = 427.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.95x = 996.33 × 427.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.95x = 425,542.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,542.51/721.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.43

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