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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.04, 997.98 and 502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.04, 997.98 and 502 is: 692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.04 : 997.98 = 502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.04/997.98 = 502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.04x = 997.98 × 502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.04x = 500,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,985.96/723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.89

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