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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.74, 994.11 and 709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.74, 994.11 and 709.94 is: 979.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.74 : 994.11 = 709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.74/994.11 = 709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.74x = 994.11 × 709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.74x = 705,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,758.45/720.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.21

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