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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.26, 995.46 and 426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.26, 995.46 and 426.68 is: 588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.26 : 995.46 = 426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.26/995.46 = 426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.26x = 995.46 × 426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.26x = 424,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,742.87/721.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.89

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