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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.70, 998.16 and 502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.70, 998.16 and 502.72 is: 693.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.70 : 998.16 = 502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.70/998.16 = 502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.70x = 998.16 × 502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.70x = 501,795.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,795.00/723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.37

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