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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.51, 994.17 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.51, 994.17 and 425.80 is: 587.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.51 : 994.17 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.51/994.17 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.51x = 994.17 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.51x = 423,317.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,317.59/720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.52

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