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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.18, 996.84 and 427.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.18, 996.84 and 427.55 is: 590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.18 : 996.84 = 427.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.18/996.84 = 427.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.18x = 996.84 × 427.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.18x = 426,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,193.96/722.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.15

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