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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.17, 995.55 and 422.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.17, 995.55 and 422.37 is: 583.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.17 : 995.55 = 422.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.17/995.55 = 422.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.17x = 995.55 × 422.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.17x = 420,493.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,493.13/721.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.07

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