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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.44, 995.49 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.44, 995.49 and 426.60 is: 588.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.44 : 995.49 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.44/995.49 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.44x = 995.49 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.44x = 424,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,676.03/721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.65

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