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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.70, 998.28 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.70, 998.28 and 502.60 is: 693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.70 : 998.28 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.70/998.28 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.70x = 998.28 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.70x = 501,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,735.53/723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.29

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