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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.08, 1,039.04 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.08, 1,039.04 and 433.14 is: 649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.08 : 1,039.04 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.08/1,039.04 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.08x = 1,039.04 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.08x = 450,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,049.79/693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.35

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