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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.07, 993.94 and 499.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.07, 993.94 and 499.31 is: 689.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.07 : 993.94 = 499.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.07/993.94 = 499.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.07x = 993.94 × 499.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.07x = 496,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,281.69/720.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.22

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