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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.80, 1,044.99 and 491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.80, 1,044.99 and 491.40 is: 735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.80 : 1,044.99 = 491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.80/1,044.99 = 491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.80x = 1,044.99 × 491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.80x = 513,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,508.09/697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.90

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