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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.79, 1,046.26 and 501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.79, 1,046.26 and 501.13 is: 754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.79 : 1,046.26 = 501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.79/1,046.26 = 501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.79x = 1,046.26 × 501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.79x = 524,312.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,312.27/694.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.63

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