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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.14, 1,040.67 and 488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.14, 1,040.67 and 488.10 is: 731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.14 : 1,040.67 = 488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.14/1,040.67 = 488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.14x = 1,040.67 × 488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.14x = 507,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,951.03/694.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.77

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