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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.88, 1,043.32 and 489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.88, 1,043.32 and 489.28 is: 733.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.88 : 1,043.32 = 489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.88/1,043.32 = 489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.88x = 1,043.32 × 489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.88x = 510,475.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,475.61/695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.57

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