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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.77, 1,041.06 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.77, 1,041.06 and 498.56 is: 748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.77 : 1,041.06 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.77/1,041.06 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.77x = 1,041.06 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.77x = 519,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,030.87/693.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.13

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