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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.37, 996.90 and 427.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.37, 996.90 and 427.53 is: 590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.37 : 996.90 = 427.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.37/996.90 = 427.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.37x = 996.90 × 427.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.37x = 426,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,204.66/722.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.01

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