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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.32, 1,043.13 and 491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.32, 1,043.13 and 491.20 is: 736.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.32 : 1,043.13 = 491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.32/1,043.13 = 491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.32x = 1,043.13 × 491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.32x = 512,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,385.46/695.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.91

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