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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 998.12 and 502.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 998.12 and 502.71 is: 692.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 998.12 = 502.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/998.12 = 502.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 998.12 × 502.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 501,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,762.42/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.91

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