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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.91, 998.07 and 501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.91, 998.07 and 501.78 is: 692.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.91 : 998.07 = 501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.91/998.07 = 501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.91x = 998.07 × 501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.91x = 500,811.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,811.56/722.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.77

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