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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.59, 994.27 and 425.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.59, 994.27 and 425.91 is: 587.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.59 : 994.27 = 425.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.59/994.27 = 425.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.59x = 994.27 × 425.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.59x = 423,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,464.56/720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.66

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