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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 1,044.92 and 491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 1,044.92 and 491.60 is: 736.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 1,044.92 = 491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/1,044.92 = 491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 1,044.92 × 491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 513,674.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,674.99/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.56

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