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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.12, 995.09 and 426.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.12, 995.09 and 426.34 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.12 : 995.09 = 426.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.12/995.09 = 426.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.12x = 995.09 × 426.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.12x = 424,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,246.67/721.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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