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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.59, 997 and 427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.59, 997 and 427.89 is: 590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.59 : 997 = 427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.59/997 = 427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.59x = 997 × 427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.59x = 426,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,606.33/722.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.39

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