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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.24, 995.15 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.24, 995.15 and 426.50 is: 588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.24 : 995.15 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.24/995.15 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.24x = 995.15 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.24x = 424,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,431.48/721.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.47

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