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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.90, 1,039.76 and 497.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.90, 1,039.76 and 497.69 is: 746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.90 : 1,039.76 = 497.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.90/1,039.76 = 497.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.90x = 1,039.76 × 497.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.90x = 517,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,470.47/692.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.82

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