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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.01, 1,039.82 and 476.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.01, 1,039.82 and 476.94 is: 715.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.01 : 1,039.82 = 476.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.01/1,039.82 = 476.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.01x = 1,039.82 × 476.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.01x = 495,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,929.37/693.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.62

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