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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.72, 995.70 and 426.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.72, 995.70 and 426.88 is: 588.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.72 : 995.70 = 426.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.72/995.70 = 426.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.72x = 995.70 × 426.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.72x = 425,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,044.42/721.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.93

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