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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 996.93 and 427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 996.93 and 427.59 is: 589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 996.93 = 427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/996.93 = 427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 996.93 × 427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 426,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,277.30/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.99

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