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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.15, 995.22 and 426.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.15, 995.22 and 426.38 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.15 : 995.22 = 426.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.15/995.22 = 426.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.15x = 995.22 × 426.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.15x = 424,336.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,336.93/721.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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