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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.11, 993.95 and 425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.11, 993.95 and 425.54 is: 587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.11 : 993.95 = 425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.11/993.95 = 425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.11x = 993.95 × 425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.11x = 422,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,958.39/720.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.36

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