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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.44, 994.15 and 425.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.44, 994.15 and 425.65 is: 587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.44 : 994.15 = 425.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.44/994.15 = 425.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.44x = 994.15 × 425.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.44x = 423,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,156.40/720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.36

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