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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.86, 994.70 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.86, 994.70 and 426.02 is: 587.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.86 : 994.70 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.86/994.70 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.86x = 994.70 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.86x = 423,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,762.09/720.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.86

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