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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.74, 995.49 and 426.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.74, 995.49 and 426.81 is: 588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.74 : 995.49 = 426.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.74/995.49 = 426.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.74x = 995.49 × 426.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.74x = 424,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,885.09/721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.70

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