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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.39, 996.86 and 427.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.39, 996.86 and 427.55 is: 589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.39 : 996.86 = 427.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.39/996.86 = 427.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.39x = 996.86 × 427.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.39x = 426,200.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,200.37/722.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.99

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