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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.12, 1,041.82 and 485.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.12, 1,041.82 and 485.96 is: 729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.12 : 1,041.82 = 485.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.12/1,041.82 = 485.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.12x = 1,041.82 × 485.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.12x = 506,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,282.85/694.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.39

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