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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.46, 1,037.20 and 496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.46, 1,037.20 and 496.06 is: 745.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.46 : 1,037.20 = 496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.46/1,037.20 = 496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.46x = 1,037.20 × 496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.46x = 514,513.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,513.43/690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.17

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