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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.28, 993.96 and 425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.28, 993.96 and 425.56 is: 587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.28 : 993.96 = 425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.28/993.96 = 425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.28x = 993.96 × 425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.28x = 422,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,989.62/720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.26

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