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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.06, 1,039.20 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.06, 1,039.20 and 400.50 is: 600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.06 : 1,039.20 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.06/1,039.20 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.06x = 1,039.20 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.06x = 416,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,199.60/693.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.52

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