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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.88, 1,038.48 and 499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.88, 1,038.48 and 499.36 is: 750.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.88 : 1,038.48 = 499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.88/1,038.48 = 499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.88x = 1,038.48 × 499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.88x = 518,575.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,575.37/690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.60

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