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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.33, 1,043.90 and 489.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.33, 1,043.90 and 489.99 is: 735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.33 : 1,043.90 = 489.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.33/1,043.90 = 489.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.33x = 1,043.90 × 489.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.33x = 511,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,498.11/695.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.62

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