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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.40, 993.48 and 425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.40, 993.48 and 425.68 is: 587.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.40 : 993.48 = 425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.40/993.48 = 425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.40x = 993.48 × 425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.40x = 422,904.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,904.57/720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.04

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