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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.87, 993.41 and 425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.87, 993.41 and 425.17 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.87 : 993.41 = 425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.87/993.41 = 425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.87x = 993.41 × 425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.87x = 422,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,361.04/719.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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