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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.11, 1,034 and 494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.11, 1,034 and 494.11 is: 740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.11 : 1,034 = 494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.11/1,034 = 494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.11x = 1,034 × 494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.11x = 510,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,909.74/690.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.33

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