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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.96, 994.71 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.96, 994.71 and 426.12 is: 587.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.96 : 994.71 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.96/994.71 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.96x = 994.71 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.96x = 423,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,865.83/720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.92

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