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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.73, 993.15 and 425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.73, 993.15 and 425.01 is: 586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.73 : 993.15 = 425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.73/993.15 = 425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.73x = 993.15 × 425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.73x = 422,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,098.68/719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.47

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