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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.06, 993.33 and 425.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.06, 993.33 and 425.22 is: 586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.06 : 993.33 = 425.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.06/993.33 = 425.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.06x = 993.33 × 425.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.06x = 422,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,383.78/720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.60

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