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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.11, 1,039.77 and 346.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.11, 1,039.77 and 346.37 is: 519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.11 : 1,039.77 = 346.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.11/1,039.77 = 346.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.11x = 1,039.77 × 346.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.11x = 360,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,139.94/693.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.60

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