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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.50, 995.46 and 500.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.50, 995.46 and 500.54 is: 690.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.50 : 995.46 = 500.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.50/995.46 = 500.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.50x = 995.46 × 500.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.50x = 498,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,267.55/721.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.60

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