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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.53, 999.01 and 503.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.53, 999.01 and 503.67 is: 694.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.53 : 999.01 = 503.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.53/999.01 = 503.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.53x = 999.01 × 503.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.53x = 503,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,171.37/724.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.48

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