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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.02, 1,036.17 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.02, 1,036.17 and 495.90 is: 743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.02 : 1,036.17 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.02/1,036.17 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.02x = 1,036.17 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.02x = 513,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,836.70/691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.59

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