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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.73, 993 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.73, 993 and 424.74 is: 586.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.73 : 993 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.73/993 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.73x = 993 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.73x = 421,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,766.82/719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.01

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