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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.60, 999.27 and 500.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.60, 999.27 and 500.11 is: 690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.60 : 999.27 = 500.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.60/999.27 = 500.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.60x = 999.27 × 500.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.60x = 499,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,744.53/723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.64

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