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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.04, 1,039.62 and 475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.04, 1,039.62 and 475 is: 712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.04 : 1,039.62 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.04/1,039.62 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.04x = 1,039.62 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.04x = 493,819.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,819.50/693.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.54

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