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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.33, 1,046.16 and 492.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.33, 1,046.16 and 492.29 is: 738.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.33 : 1,046.16 = 492.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.33/1,046.16 = 492.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.33x = 1,046.16 × 492.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.33x = 515,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,016.72/697.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.56

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