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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.55, 996.80 and 427.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.55, 996.80 and 427.65 is: 589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.55 : 996.80 = 427.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.55/996.80 = 427.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.55x = 996.80 × 427.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.55x = 426,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,281.52/722.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.97

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