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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.16, 996.36 and 427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.16, 996.36 and 427.50 is: 589.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.16 : 996.36 = 427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.16/996.36 = 427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.16x = 996.36 × 427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.16x = 425,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,943.90/722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.82

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