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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.64, 993.12 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.64, 993.12 and 425.16 is: 586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.64 : 993.12 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.64/993.12 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.64x = 993.12 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.64x = 422,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,234.90/719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.73

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