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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.44, 1,038.80 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.44, 1,038.80 and 487.08 is: 730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.44 : 1,038.80 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.44/1,038.80 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.44x = 1,038.80 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.44x = 505,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,978.70/692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.72

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