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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.13, 1,034.10 and 486.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.13, 1,034.10 and 486.11 is: 727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.13 : 1,034.10 = 486.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.13/1,034.10 = 486.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.13x = 1,034.10 × 486.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.13x = 502,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,681.18/691.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.34

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