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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.96, 994.44 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.96, 994.44 and 426 is: 587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.96 : 994.44 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.96/994.44 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.96x = 994.44 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.96x = 423,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,631.44/720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.59

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