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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.66, 995.49 and 500.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.66, 995.49 and 500.74 is: 690.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.66 : 995.49 = 500.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.66/995.49 = 500.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.66x = 995.49 × 500.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.66x = 498,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,481.66/721.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.74

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