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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 1,038.18 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 1,038.18 and 486.72 is: 730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 1,038.18 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/1,038.18 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 1,038.18 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 505,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,302.97/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.48

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