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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.11, 1,035.15 and 485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.11, 1,035.15 and 485.58 is: 728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.11 : 1,035.15 = 485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.11/1,035.15 = 485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.11x = 1,035.15 × 485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.11x = 502,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,648.14/690.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.36

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