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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.19, 993.80 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.19, 993.80 and 425.40 is: 587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.19 : 993.80 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.19/993.80 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.19x = 993.80 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.19x = 422,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,757.55/720.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.01

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