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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.88, 1,040.36 and 499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.88, 1,040.36 and 499.18 is: 747.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.88 : 1,040.36 = 499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.88/1,040.36 = 499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.88x = 1,040.36 × 499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.88x = 519,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,326.90/694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.36

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