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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.43, 1,043.65 and 490.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.43, 1,043.65 and 490.19 is: 735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.43 : 1,043.65 = 490.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.43/1,043.65 = 490.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.43x = 1,043.65 × 490.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.43x = 511,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,588.18/695.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.64

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