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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.65, 1,036.38 and 495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.65, 1,036.38 and 495.44 is: 743.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.65 : 1,036.38 = 495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.65/1,036.38 = 495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.65x = 1,036.38 × 495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.65x = 513,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,456.45/690.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.44

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