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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.80, 993.24 and 425.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.80, 993.24 and 425.14 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.80 : 993.24 = 425.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.80/993.24 = 425.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.80x = 993.24 × 425.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.80x = 422,266.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,266.05/719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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