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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.98, 994.91 and 426.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.98, 994.91 and 426.27 is: 588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.98 : 994.91 = 426.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.98/994.91 = 426.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.98x = 994.91 × 426.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.98x = 424,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,098.15/720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.23

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