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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.01, 996.33 and 427.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.01, 996.33 and 427.17 is: 589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.01 : 996.33 = 427.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.01/996.33 = 427.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.01x = 996.33 × 427.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.01x = 425,607.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,607.62/722.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.47

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