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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 999.39 and 502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 999.39 and 502.62 is: 693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 999.39 = 502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/999.39 = 502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 999.39 × 502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 502,313.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,313.40/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.67

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