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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.97, 994.92 and 426.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.97, 994.92 and 426.28 is: 588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.97 : 994.92 = 426.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.97/994.92 = 426.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.97x = 994.92 × 426.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.97x = 424,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,114.50/720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.26

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