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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.11, 1,032.50 and 493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.11, 1,032.50 and 493.11 is: 738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.11 : 1,032.50 = 493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.11/1,032.50 = 493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.11x = 1,032.50 × 493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.11x = 509,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,137.31/689.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.84

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