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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.31, 995.13 and 426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.31, 995.13 and 426.51 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.31 : 995.13 = 426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.31/995.13 = 426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.31x = 995.13 × 426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.31x = 424,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,432.90/721.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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