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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.75, 1,040.97 and 488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.75, 1,040.97 and 488.88 is: 732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.75 : 1,040.97 = 488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.75/1,040.97 = 488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.75x = 1,040.97 × 488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.75x = 508,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,911.48/694.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.51

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