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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.06, 1,039.90 and 488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.06, 1,039.90 and 488.04 is: 732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.06 : 1,039.90 = 488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.06/1,039.90 = 488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.06x = 1,039.90 × 488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.06x = 507,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,512.80/693.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.28

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