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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.58, 995.94 and 427.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.58, 995.94 and 427.03 is: 589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.58 : 995.94 = 427.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.58/995.94 = 427.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.58x = 995.94 × 427.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.58x = 425,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,293.77/721.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.40

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