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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.80, 993.57 and 588.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.80, 993.57 and 588.57 is: 811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.80 : 993.57 = 588.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.80/993.57 = 588.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.80x = 993.57 × 588.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.80x = 584,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,779.56/720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.29

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