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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.73, 994.56 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.73, 994.56 and 426.02 is: 587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.73 : 994.56 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.73/994.56 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.73x = 994.56 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.73x = 423,702.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,702.45/720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.88

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