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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.89, 1,042.77 and 491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.89, 1,042.77 and 491.96 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.89 : 1,042.77 = 491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.89/1,042.77 = 491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.89x = 1,042.77 × 491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.89x = 513,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,001.13/696.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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