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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 998.43 and 503.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 998.43 and 503.43 is: 694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 998.43 = 503.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/998.43 = 503.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 998.43 × 503.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 502,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,639.61/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.29

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