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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.13, 993.64 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.13, 993.64 and 425.32 is: 586.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.13 : 993.64 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.13/993.64 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.13x = 993.64 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.13x = 422,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,614.96/720.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.86

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