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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.54, 997.20 and 427.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.54, 997.20 and 427.76 is: 590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.54 : 997.20 = 427.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.54/997.20 = 427.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.54x = 997.20 × 427.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.54x = 426,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,562.27/722.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.36

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