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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.66, 997.22 and 427.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.66, 997.22 and 427.86 is: 590.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.66 : 997.22 = 427.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.66/997.22 = 427.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.66x = 997.22 × 427.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.66x = 426,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,668.41/722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.42

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