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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.80, 1,030.26 and 494.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.80, 1,030.26 and 494.84 is: 741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.80 : 1,030.26 = 494.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.80/1,030.26 = 494.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.80x = 1,030.26 × 494.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.80x = 509,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,813.86/687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.22

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