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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.32, 994.03 and 425.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.32, 994.03 and 425.57 is: 587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.32 : 994.03 = 425.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.32/994.03 = 425.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.32x = 994.03 × 425.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.32x = 423,023.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,023.31/720.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.28

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