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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.74, 993.33 and 424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.74, 993.33 and 424.96 is: 586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.74 : 993.33 = 424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.74/993.33 = 424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.74x = 993.33 × 424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.74x = 422,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,125.52/719.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.50

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