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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.04, 1,040.26 and 498.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.04, 1,040.26 and 498.27 is: 747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.04 : 1,040.26 = 498.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.04/1,040.26 = 498.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.04x = 1,040.26 × 498.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.04x = 518,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,330.35/693.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.91

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