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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.51, 994.14 and 425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.51, 994.14 and 425.79 is: 587.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.51 : 994.14 = 425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.51/994.14 = 425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.51x = 994.14 × 425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.51x = 423,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,294.87/720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.49

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