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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.55, 994.83 and 425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.55, 994.83 and 425.91 is: 588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.55 : 994.83 = 425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.55/994.83 = 425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.55x = 994.83 × 425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.55x = 423,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,708.05/720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.03

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