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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.98, 993.22 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.98, 993.22 and 425.07 is: 586.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.98 : 993.22 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.98/993.22 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.98x = 993.22 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.98x = 422,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,188.03/719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.39

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