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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.47, 1,042.63 and 489.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.47, 1,042.63 and 489.14 is: 734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.47 : 1,042.63 = 489.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.47/1,042.63 = 489.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.47x = 1,042.63 × 489.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.47x = 509,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,989.51/694.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.35

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