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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.58, 994.41 and 425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.58, 994.41 and 425.87 is: 587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.58 : 994.41 = 425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.58/994.41 = 425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.58x = 994.41 × 425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.58x = 423,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,489.03/720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.71

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