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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.94, 996.42 and 427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.94, 996.42 and 427.26 is: 589.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.94 : 996.42 = 427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.94/996.42 = 427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.94x = 996.42 × 427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.94x = 425,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,730.41/721.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.71

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