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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.48, 994.12 and 425.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.48, 994.12 and 425.73 is: 587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.48 : 994.12 = 425.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.48/994.12 = 425.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.48x = 994.12 × 425.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.48x = 423,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,226.71/720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.42

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