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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.99, 993.18 and 425.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.99, 993.18 and 425.23 is: 586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.99 : 993.18 = 425.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.99/993.18 = 425.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.99x = 993.18 × 425.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.99x = 422,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,329.93/719.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.58

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