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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.83, 1,042.13 and 488.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.83, 1,042.13 and 488.77 is: 733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.83 : 1,042.13 = 488.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.83/1,042.13 = 488.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.83x = 1,042.13 × 488.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.83x = 509,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,362.83/694.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.08

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