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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.16, 1,036.73 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.16, 1,036.73 and 495 is: 742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.16 : 1,036.73 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.16/1,036.73 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.16x = 1,036.73 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.16x = 513,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,182.59/691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.50

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