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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.92, 993.34 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.92, 993.34 and 425.22 is: 586.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.92 : 993.34 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.92/993.34 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.92x = 993.34 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.92x = 422,388.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,388.03/719.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.72

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