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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.94, 993.37 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.94, 993.37 and 425.16 is: 586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.94 : 993.37 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.94/993.37 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.94x = 993.37 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.94x = 422,341.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,341.19/719.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.63

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