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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.99, 995.09 and 426.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.99, 995.09 and 426.42 is: 588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.99 : 995.09 = 426.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.99/995.09 = 426.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.99x = 995.09 × 426.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.99x = 424,324.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,324.15/720.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.53

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