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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.52, 997.12 and 427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.52, 997.12 and 427.72 is: 590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.52 : 997.12 = 427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.52/997.12 = 427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.52x = 997.12 × 427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.52x = 426,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,488.17/722.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.28

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