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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.89, 1,039.77 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.89, 1,039.77 and 489.96 is: 733.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.89 : 1,039.77 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.89/1,039.77 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.89x = 1,039.77 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.89x = 509,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,445.71/694.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.13

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