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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.14, 995.22 and 426.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.14, 995.22 and 426.48 is: 588.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.14 : 995.22 = 426.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.14/995.22 = 426.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.14x = 995.22 × 426.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.14x = 424,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,441.43/721.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.57

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