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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.90, 994.62 and 426.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.90, 994.62 and 426.15 is: 587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.90 : 994.62 = 426.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.90/994.62 = 426.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.90x = 994.62 × 426.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.90x = 423,857.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,857.31/720.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.96

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