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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.87, 1,039.86 and 346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.87, 1,039.86 and 346.19 is: 519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.87 : 1,039.86 = 346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.87/1,039.86 = 346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.87x = 1,039.86 × 346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.87x = 359,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,989.13/692.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.56

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