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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.47, 1,044.13 and 490.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.47, 1,044.13 and 490.14 is: 735.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.47 : 1,044.13 = 490.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.47/1,044.13 = 490.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.47x = 1,044.13 × 490.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.47x = 511,769.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,769.88/695.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.86

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