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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.32, 994.20 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.32, 994.20 and 499.04 is: 688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.32 : 994.20 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.32/994.20 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.32x = 994.20 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.32x = 496,145.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,145.57/720.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.78

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