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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.88, 994.81 and 426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.88, 994.81 and 426.39 is: 588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.88 : 994.81 = 426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.88/994.81 = 426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.88x = 994.81 × 426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.88x = 424,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,177.04/720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.42

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