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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.84, 995.82 and 501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.84, 995.82 and 501.32 is: 691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.84 : 995.82 = 501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.84/995.82 = 501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.84x = 995.82 × 501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.84x = 499,224.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,224.48/721.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.60

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