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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.91, 993.58 and 425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.91, 993.58 and 425.27 is: 586.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.91 : 993.58 = 425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.91/993.58 = 425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.91x = 993.58 × 425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.91x = 422,541.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,541.19/719.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.94

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