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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.16, 995.15 and 426.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.16, 995.15 and 426.36 is: 588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.16 : 995.15 = 426.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.16/995.15 = 426.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.16x = 995.15 × 426.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.16x = 424,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,290.02/721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.35

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