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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.64, 997.32 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.64, 997.32 and 501.12 is: 691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.64 : 997.32 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.64/997.32 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.64x = 997.32 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.64x = 499,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,777.00/722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.60

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