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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.39, 1,037.83 and 486.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.39, 1,037.83 and 486.91 is: 729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.39 : 1,037.83 = 486.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.39/1,037.83 = 486.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.39x = 1,037.83 × 486.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.39x = 505,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,325.99/692.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.83

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