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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.52, 995.74 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.52, 995.74 and 426.72 is: 588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.52 : 995.74 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.52/995.74 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.52x = 995.74 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.52x = 424,902.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,902.17/721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.90

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