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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.84, 996.54 and 489.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.84, 996.54 and 489.56 is: 674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.84 : 996.54 = 489.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.84/996.54 = 489.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.84x = 996.54 × 489.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.84x = 487,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,866.12/722.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.93

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