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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.45, 994.41 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.45, 994.41 and 425.81 is: 587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.45 : 994.41 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.45/994.41 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.45x = 994.41 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.45x = 423,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,424.75/720.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.72

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