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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.79, 994.68 and 426.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.79, 994.68 and 426.01 is: 587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.79 : 994.68 = 426.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.79/994.68 = 426.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.79x = 994.68 × 426.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.79x = 423,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,743.63/720.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.89

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