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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.80, 1,042.55 and 489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.80, 1,042.55 and 489.36 is: 733.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.80 : 1,042.55 = 489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.80/1,042.55 = 489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.80x = 1,042.55 × 489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.80x = 510,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,182.27/695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.23

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