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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.00, 1,040.09 and 359.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.00, 1,040.09 and 359.67 is: 539.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.00 : 1,040.09 = 359.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.00/1,040.09 = 359.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.00x = 1,040.09 × 359.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.00x = 374,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,088.72/693.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.81

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