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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.77, 995.89 and 427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.77, 995.89 and 427.12 is: 589.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.77 : 995.89 = 427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.77/995.89 = 427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.77x = 995.89 × 427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.77x = 425,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,364.54/721.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.34

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