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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.43, 993.83 and 425.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.43, 993.83 and 425.59 is: 587.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.43 : 993.83 = 425.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.43/993.83 = 425.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.43x = 993.83 × 425.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.43x = 422,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,959.50/720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.10

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