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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.99, 994.46 and 710.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.99, 994.46 and 710.19 is: 979.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.99 : 994.46 = 710.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.99/994.46 = 710.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.99x = 994.46 × 710.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.99x = 706,252.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,252.00/720.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.56

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