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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.27, 994.23 and 425.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.27, 994.23 and 425.61 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.27 : 994.23 = 425.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.27/994.23 = 425.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.27x = 994.23 × 425.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.27x = 423,154.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,154.23/720.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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