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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.08, 1,039.34 and 539.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.08, 1,039.34 and 539.18 is: 808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.08 : 1,039.34 = 539.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.08/1,039.34 = 539.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.08x = 1,039.34 × 539.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.08x = 560,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,391.34/693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.55

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