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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.24, 994.68 and 499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.24, 994.68 and 499.56 is: 689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.24 : 994.68 = 499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.24/994.68 = 499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.24x = 994.68 × 499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.24x = 496,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,902.34/720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.91

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