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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.38, 995.22 and 426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.38, 995.22 and 426.18 is: 587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.38 : 995.22 = 426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.38/995.22 = 426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.38x = 995.22 × 426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.38x = 424,142.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,142.86/721.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.96

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