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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.26, 993.40 and 499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.26, 993.40 and 499.58 is: 689.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.26 : 993.40 = 499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.26/993.40 = 499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.26x = 993.40 × 499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.26x = 496,282.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,282.77/720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.03

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