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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.63, 994.41 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.63, 994.41 and 421.91 is: 582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.63 : 994.41 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.63/994.41 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.63x = 994.41 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.63x = 419,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,551.90/720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.20

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