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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.11, 1,039.82 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.11, 1,039.82 and 328.07 is: 492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.11 : 1,039.82 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.11/1,039.82 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.11x = 1,039.82 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.11x = 341,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,126.91/693.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.17

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