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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 1,039.13 and 486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 1,039.13 and 486.71 is: 731.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 1,039.13 = 486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/1,039.13 = 486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 1,039.13 × 486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 505,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,753.06/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.13

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