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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.42, 997 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.42, 997 and 427.76 is: 590.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.42 : 997 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.42/997 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.42x = 997 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.42x = 426,476.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,476.72/722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.34

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