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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.87, 1,034.37 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.87, 1,034.37 and 495.18 is: 741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.87 : 1,034.37 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.87/1,034.37 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.87x = 1,034.37 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.87x = 512,199.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,199.34/690.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.38

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