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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.51, 996.53 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.51, 996.53 and 427.56 is: 589.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.51 : 996.53 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.51/996.53 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.51x = 996.53 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.51x = 426,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,074.23/722.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.72

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