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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.20, 994.10 and 421.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.20, 994.10 and 421.54 is: 581.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.20 : 994.10 = 421.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.20/994.10 = 421.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.20x = 994.10 × 421.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.20x = 419,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,052.91/720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.86

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