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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.50, 994.25 and 421.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.50, 994.25 and 421.80 is: 582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.50 : 994.25 = 421.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.50/994.25 = 421.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.50x = 994.25 × 421.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.50x = 419,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,372.54/720.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.06

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