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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.27, 1,040.31 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.27, 1,040.31 and 498.06 is: 747.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.27 : 1,040.31 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.27/1,040.31 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.27x = 1,040.31 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.27x = 518,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,136.80/693.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.38

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