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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.28, 995.40 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.28, 995.40 and 426.60 is: 588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.28 : 995.40 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.28/995.40 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.28x = 995.40 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.28x = 424,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,637.64/721.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.73

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