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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.47, 995.74 and 426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.47, 995.74 and 426.84 is: 589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.47 : 995.74 = 426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.47/995.74 = 426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.47x = 995.74 × 426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.47x = 425,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,019.26/721.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.10

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