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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.06, 993.54 and 425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.06, 993.54 and 425.28 is: 586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.06 : 993.54 = 425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.06/993.54 = 425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.06x = 993.54 × 425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.06x = 422,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,532.69/720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.80

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