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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.22, 1,036.26 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.22, 1,036.26 and 496.08 is: 743.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.22 : 1,036.26 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.22/1,036.26 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.22x = 1,036.26 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.22x = 514,067.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,067.86/691.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.71

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