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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.15, 993.72 and 425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.15, 993.72 and 425.37 is: 586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.15 : 993.72 = 425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.15/993.72 = 425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.15x = 993.72 × 425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.15x = 422,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,698.68/720.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.96

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