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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.34, 1,044.81 and 490.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.34, 1,044.81 and 490.93 is: 735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.34 : 1,044.81 = 490.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.34/1,044.81 = 490.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.34x = 1,044.81 × 490.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.34x = 512,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,925.96/697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.54

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