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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.07, 1,045.76 and 492.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.07, 1,045.76 and 492.95 is: 739.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.07 : 1,045.76 = 492.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.07/1,045.76 = 492.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.07x = 1,045.76 × 492.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.07x = 515,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,499.70/697.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.53

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