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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.63, 995.81 and 426.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.63, 995.81 and 426.99 is: 589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.63 : 995.81 = 426.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.63/995.81 = 426.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.63x = 995.81 × 426.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.63x = 425,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,198.78/721.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.22

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