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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.83, 1,039.55 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.83, 1,039.55 and 487.44 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.83 : 1,039.55 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.83/1,039.55 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.83x = 1,039.55 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.83x = 506,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,718.25/693.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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