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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.56, 997.07 and 427.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.56, 997.07 and 427.78 is: 590.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.56 : 997.07 = 427.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.56/997.07 = 427.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.56x = 997.07 × 427.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.56x = 426,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,526.60/722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.30

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