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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 999.06 and 425.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 999.06 and 425.19 is: 586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 999.06 = 425.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/999.06 = 425.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 999.06 × 425.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 424,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,790.32/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.71

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