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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.70, 723.74 and 499.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.70, 723.74 and 499.73 is: 687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.70 : 723.74 = 499.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.70/723.74 = 499.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.70x = 723.74 × 499.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.70x = 361,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,668.47/525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.98

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