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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.69, 995.87 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.69, 995.87 and 426.90 is: 589.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.69 : 995.87 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.69/995.87 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.69x = 995.87 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.69x = 425,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,136.90/721.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.09

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