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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.39, 995.39 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.39, 995.39 and 426.75 is: 588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.39 : 995.39 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.39/995.39 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.39x = 995.39 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.39x = 424,775.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,775.57/721.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.83

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