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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 1,038.26 and 497.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 1,038.26 and 497.53 is: 746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 1,038.26 = 497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/1,038.26 = 497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 1,038.26 × 497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 516,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,565.50/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.50

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