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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.73, 994.97 and 426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.73, 994.97 and 426.09 is: 588.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.73 : 994.97 = 426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.73/994.97 = 426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.73x = 994.97 × 426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.73x = 423,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,946.77/720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.22

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