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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.59, 995.81 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.59, 995.81 and 426.86 is: 589.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.59 : 995.81 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.59/995.81 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.59x = 995.81 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.59x = 425,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,068.08/721.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.07

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