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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.84, 993.06 and 499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.84, 993.06 and 499.32 is: 688.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.84 : 993.06 = 499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.84/993.06 = 499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.84x = 993.06 × 499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.84x = 495,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,854.72/719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.84

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