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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.55, 993.02 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.55, 993.02 and 425.01 is: 586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.55 : 993.02 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.55/993.02 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.55x = 993.02 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.55x = 422,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,043.43/719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.54

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