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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.66, 994.11 and 499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.66, 994.11 and 499.74 is: 689.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.66 : 994.11 = 499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.66/994.11 = 499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.66x = 994.11 × 499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.66x = 496,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,796.53/720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.36

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