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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.35, 996.77 and 427.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.35, 996.77 and 427.58 is: 590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.35 : 996.77 = 427.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.35/996.77 = 427.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.35x = 996.77 × 427.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.35x = 426,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,198.74/722.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.02

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