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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.56, 997.20 and 502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.56, 997.20 and 502.24 is: 693.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.56 : 997.20 = 502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.56/997.20 = 502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.56x = 997.20 × 502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.56x = 500,833.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,833.73/722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.14

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