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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.45, 1,041.08 and 488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.45, 1,041.08 and 488.11 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.45 : 1,041.08 = 488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.45/1,041.08 = 488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.45x = 1,041.08 × 488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.45x = 508,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,161.56/693.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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