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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.86, 1,041.57 and 478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.86, 1,041.57 and 478.50 is: 717.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.86 : 1,041.57 = 478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.86/1,041.57 = 478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.86x = 1,041.57 × 478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.86x = 498,391.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,391.25/694.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.25

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