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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.44, 1,042.44 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.44, 1,042.44 and 488.16 is: 732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.44 : 1,042.44 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.44/1,042.44 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.44x = 1,042.44 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.44x = 508,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,877.51/694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.79

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