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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.45, 993.97 and 425.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.45, 993.97 and 425.57 is: 587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.45 : 993.97 = 425.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.45/993.97 = 425.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.45x = 993.97 × 425.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.45x = 423,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,001.69/720.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.14

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