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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.88, 994.66 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.88, 994.66 and 426.08 is: 587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.88 : 994.66 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.88/994.66 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.88x = 994.66 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.88x = 423,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,804.73/720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.90

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