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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.25, 996.15 and 487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.25, 996.15 and 487.97 is: 673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.25 : 996.15 = 487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.25/996.15 = 487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.25x = 996.15 × 487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.25x = 486,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,091.32/721.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.96

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