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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.24, 995.14 and 422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.24, 995.14 and 422.40 is: 582.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.24 : 995.14 = 422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.24/995.14 = 422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.24x = 995.14 × 422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.24x = 420,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,347.14/721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.81

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