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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.69, 992.66 and 498.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.69, 992.66 and 498.69 is: 687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.69 : 992.66 = 498.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.69/992.66 = 498.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.69x = 992.66 × 498.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.69x = 495,027.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,027.12/719.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.84

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