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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.47, 995.72 and 426.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.47, 995.72 and 426.77 is: 588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.47 : 995.72 = 426.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.47/995.72 = 426.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.47x = 995.72 × 426.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.47x = 424,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,940.05/721.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.99

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