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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.73, 994.38 and 425.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.73, 994.38 and 425.74 is: 587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.73 : 994.38 = 425.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.73/994.38 = 425.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.73x = 994.38 × 425.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.73x = 423,347.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,347.34/720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.39

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