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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.01, 995 and 426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.01, 995 and 426.30 is: 588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.01 : 995 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.01/995 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.01x = 995 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.01x = 424,168.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,168.50/721.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.30

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