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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.37, 994.17 and 425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.37, 994.17 and 425.67 is: 587.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.37 : 994.17 = 425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.37/994.17 = 425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.37x = 994.17 × 425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.37x = 423,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,188.34/720.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.46

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