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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.44, 996.87 and 427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.44, 996.87 and 427.60 is: 590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.44 : 996.87 = 427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.44/996.87 = 427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.44x = 996.87 × 427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.44x = 426,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,261.61/722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.03

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