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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.14, 993.66 and 425.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.14, 993.66 and 425.50 is: 587.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.14 : 993.66 = 425.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.14/993.66 = 425.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.14x = 993.66 × 425.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.14x = 422,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,797.36/720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.11

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