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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.32, 996.87 and 427.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.32, 996.87 and 427.61 is: 590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.32 : 996.87 = 427.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.32/996.87 = 427.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.32x = 996.87 × 427.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.32x = 426,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,275.68/722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.15

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