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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.35, 1,041.19 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.35, 1,041.19 and 488.80 is: 731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.35 : 1,041.19 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.35/1,041.19 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.35x = 1,041.19 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.35x = 508,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,930.64/695.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.91

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