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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.28, 996.94 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.28, 996.94 and 427.76 is: 590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.28 : 996.94 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.28/996.94 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.28x = 996.94 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.28x = 426,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,451.05/722.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.42

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