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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.60, 995.66 and 426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.60, 995.66 and 426.64 is: 588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.60 : 995.66 = 426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.60/995.66 = 426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.60x = 995.66 × 426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.60x = 424,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,788.38/721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.68

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