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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.59, 1,034.60 and 494.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.59, 1,034.60 and 494.79 is: 743.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.59 : 1,034.60 = 494.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.59/1,034.60 = 494.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.59x = 1,034.60 × 494.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.59x = 511,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,907.26/688.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.41

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