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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 995.67 and 500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 995.67 and 500.58 is: 690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 995.67 = 500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/995.67 = 500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 995.67 × 500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 498,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,412.49/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.69

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