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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.63, 998.24 and 502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.63, 998.24 and 502.77 is: 693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.63 : 998.24 = 502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.63/998.24 = 502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.63x = 998.24 × 502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.63x = 501,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,882.61/723.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.56

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