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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.02, 1,039.64 and 461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.02, 1,039.64 and 461.97 is: 693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.02 : 1,039.64 = 461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.02/1,039.64 = 461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.02x = 1,039.64 × 461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.02x = 480,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,280.18/693.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.02

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