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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.42, 994.19 and 425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.42, 994.19 and 425.70 is: 587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.42 : 994.19 = 425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.42/994.19 = 425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.42x = 994.19 × 425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.42x = 423,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,224.55/720.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.47

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