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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.72, 994.35 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.72, 994.35 and 425.88 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.72 : 994.35 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.72/994.35 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.72x = 994.35 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.72x = 423,473.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,473.78/720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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