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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.41, 995.40 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.41, 995.40 and 422.52 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.41 : 995.40 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.41/995.40 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.41x = 995.40 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.41x = 420,576.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,576.41/721.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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