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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 1,039.68 and 487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.74, 1,039.68 and 487.72 is: 731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.74 : 1,039.68 = 487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.74/1,039.68 = 487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.74x = 1,039.68 × 487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.74x = 507,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,072.73/692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.98

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