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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.56, 995.82 and 501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.56, 995.82 and 501.24 is: 691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.56 : 995.82 = 501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.56/995.82 = 501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.56x = 995.82 × 501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.56x = 499,144.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,144.82/721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.76

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