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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.15, 1,037.12 and 495.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.15, 1,037.12 and 495.94 is: 744.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.15 : 1,037.12 = 495.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.15/1,037.12 = 495.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.15x = 1,037.12 × 495.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.15x = 514,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,349.29/691.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.19

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