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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.92, 994.55 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.92, 994.55 and 426.20 is: 587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.92 : 994.55 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.92/994.55 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.92x = 994.55 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.92x = 423,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,870.11/720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.96

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