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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.80, 1,046.40 and 492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.80, 1,046.40 and 492.80 is: 740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.80 : 1,046.40 = 492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.80/1,046.40 = 492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.80x = 1,046.40 × 492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.80x = 515,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,665.92/696.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.05

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