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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.55, 995.75 and 422.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.55, 995.75 and 422.98 is: 583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.55 : 995.75 = 422.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.55/995.75 = 422.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.55x = 995.75 × 422.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.55x = 421,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,175.24/721.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.71

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