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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.89, 995.81 and 427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.89, 995.81 and 427.10 is: 589.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.89 : 995.81 = 427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.89/995.81 = 427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.89x = 995.81 × 427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.89x = 425,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,303.34/721.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.16

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