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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.99, 1,039.67 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.99, 1,039.67 and 303.07 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.99 : 1,039.67 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.99/1,039.67 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.99x = 1,039.67 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.99x = 315,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,092.79/692.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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