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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 995.32 and 426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 995.32 and 426.68 is: 588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 995.32 = 426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/995.32 = 426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 995.32 × 426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 424,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,683.14/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.51

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