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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.09, 993.90 and 425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.09, 993.90 and 425.45 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.09 : 993.90 = 425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.09/993.90 = 425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.09x = 993.90 × 425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.09x = 422,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,849.79/720.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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