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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.54, 997.23 and 427.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.54, 997.23 and 427.79 is: 590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.54 : 997.23 = 427.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.54/997.23 = 427.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.54x = 997.23 × 427.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.54x = 426,600.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,600.04/722.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.42

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