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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.11, 1,036.67 and 486.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.11, 1,036.67 and 486.59 is: 729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.11 : 1,036.67 = 486.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.11/1,036.67 = 486.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.11x = 1,036.67 × 486.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.11x = 504,433.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,433.41/691.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.89

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