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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.31, 995.39 and 500.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.31, 995.39 and 500.68 is: 690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.31 : 995.39 = 500.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.31/995.39 = 500.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.31x = 995.39 × 500.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.31x = 498,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,372.48/721.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.93

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