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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.98, 994.98 and 422.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.98, 994.98 and 422.43 is: 582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.98 : 994.98 = 422.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.98/994.98 = 422.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.98x = 994.98 × 422.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.98x = 420,307.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,307.10/720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.96

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