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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.38, 997.89 and 502.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.38, 997.89 and 502.52 is: 693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.38 : 997.89 = 502.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.38/997.89 = 502.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.38x = 997.89 × 502.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.38x = 501,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,459.68/723.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.22

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