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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.45, 995.51 and 426.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.45, 995.51 and 426.74 is: 588.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.45 : 995.51 = 426.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.45/995.51 = 426.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.45x = 995.51 × 426.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.45x = 424,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,821.80/721.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.85

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