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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 1,036.19 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 1,036.19 and 485.60 is: 728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 1,036.19 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/1,036.19 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 1,036.19 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 503,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,169.90/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.25

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