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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.05, 995.18 and 422.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.05, 995.18 and 422.33 is: 582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.05 : 995.18 = 422.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.05/995.18 = 422.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.05x = 995.18 × 422.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.05x = 420,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,287.28/721.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.88

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