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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.87, 1,041.08 and 498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.87, 1,041.08 and 498.92 is: 747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.87 : 1,041.08 = 498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.87/1,041.08 = 498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.87x = 1,041.08 × 498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.87x = 519,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,407.93/694.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.49

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