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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.64, 995.88 and 427.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.64, 995.88 and 427.16 is: 589.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.64 : 995.88 = 427.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.64/995.88 = 427.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.64x = 995.88 × 427.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.64x = 425,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,400.10/721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.49

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