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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.67, 1,043.41 and 486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.67, 1,043.41 and 486.80 is: 730.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.67 : 1,043.41 = 486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.67/1,043.41 = 486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.67x = 1,043.41 × 486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.67x = 507,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,933.38/695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.14

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