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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.96, 995.04 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.96, 995.04 and 426.16 is: 588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.96 : 995.04 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.96/995.04 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.96x = 995.04 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.96x = 424,046.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,046.25/720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.17

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