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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 1,035.72 and 496.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 1,035.72 and 496.59 is: 743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 1,035.72 = 496.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/1,035.72 = 496.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 1,035.72 × 496.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 514,328.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,328.19/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.33

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