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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.88, 998.58 and 503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.88, 998.58 and 503.02 is: 693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.88 : 998.58 = 503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.88/998.58 = 503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.88x = 998.58 × 503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.88x = 502,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,305.71/723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.91

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