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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.22, 992.56 and 498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.22, 992.56 and 498.78 is: 687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.22 : 992.56 = 498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.22/992.56 = 498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.22x = 992.56 × 498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.22x = 495,069.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,069.08/720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.39

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