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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 995.08 and 426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 995.08 and 426.87 is: 588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 995.08 = 426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/995.08 = 426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 995.08 × 426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 424,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,769.80/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.56

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