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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.68, 1,046.86 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.68, 1,046.86 and 493.56 is: 740.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.68 : 1,046.86 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.68/1,046.86 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.68x = 1,046.86 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.68x = 516,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,688.22/697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.58

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