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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.45, 995.79 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.45, 995.79 and 426.82 is: 589.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.45 : 995.79 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.45/995.79 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.45x = 995.79 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.45x = 425,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,023.09/721.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.12

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