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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.71, 995.79 and 422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.71, 995.79 and 422.91 is: 583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.71 : 995.79 = 422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.71/995.79 = 422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.71x = 995.79 × 422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.71x = 421,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,129.55/721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.52

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