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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.02, 996.37 and 427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.02, 996.37 and 427.29 is: 589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.02 : 996.37 = 427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.02/996.37 = 427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.02x = 996.37 × 427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.02x = 425,737.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,737.87/722.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.65

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