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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.87, 994.83 and 426.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.87, 994.83 and 426.03 is: 587.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.87 : 994.83 = 426.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.87/994.83 = 426.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.87x = 994.83 × 426.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.87x = 423,825.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,825.29/720.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.94

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