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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.86, 994.14 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.86, 994.14 and 496.68 is: 684.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.86 : 994.14 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.86/994.14 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.86x = 994.14 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.86x = 493,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,769.46/720.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.97

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