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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.38, 993.84 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.38, 993.84 and 425.18 is: 586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.38 : 993.84 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.38/993.84 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.38x = 993.84 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.38x = 422,560.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,560.89/720.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.58

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