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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.04, 996.60 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.04, 996.60 and 501 is: 691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.04 : 996.60 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.04/996.60 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.04x = 996.60 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.04x = 499,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,296.60/722.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.51

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