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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.55, 994.49 and 421.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.55, 994.49 and 421.83 is: 582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.55 : 994.49 = 421.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.55/994.49 = 421.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.55x = 994.49 × 421.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.55x = 419,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,498.64/720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.19

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