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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.18, 995.16 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.18, 995.16 and 426.39 is: 588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.18 : 995.16 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.18/995.16 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.18x = 995.16 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.18x = 424,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,324.14/721.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.37

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