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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.03, 1,039.77 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.03, 1,039.77 and 400.88 is: 601.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.03 : 1,039.77 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.03/1,039.77 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.03x = 1,039.77 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.03x = 416,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,817.80/693.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.44

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