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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.93, 1,039.39 and 345.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.93, 1,039.39 and 345.74 is: 518.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.93 : 1,039.39 = 345.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.93/1,039.39 = 345.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.93x = 1,039.39 × 345.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.93x = 359,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,356.54/692.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.61

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