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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.83, 1,039.41 and 403.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.83, 1,039.41 and 403.47 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.83 : 1,039.41 = 403.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.83/1,039.41 = 403.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.83x = 1,039.41 × 403.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.83x = 419,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,370.75/691.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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