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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.06, 996.38 and 427.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.06, 996.38 and 427.28 is: 589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.06 : 996.38 = 427.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.06/996.38 = 427.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.06x = 996.38 × 427.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.06x = 425,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,733.25/722.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.61

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