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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.66, 996.87 and 501.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.66, 996.87 and 501.74 is: 692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.66 : 996.87 = 501.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.66/996.87 = 501.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.66x = 996.87 × 501.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.66x = 500,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,169.55/722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.12

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