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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.91, 999.83 and 504.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.91, 999.83 and 504.19 is: 695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.91 : 999.83 = 504.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.91/999.83 = 504.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.91x = 999.83 × 504.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.91x = 504,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,096.77/724.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.39

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