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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.18, 996.53 and 427.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.18, 996.53 and 427.39 is: 589.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.18 : 996.53 = 427.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.18/996.53 = 427.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.18x = 996.53 × 427.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.18x = 425,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,906.96/722.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.75

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