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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.12, 1,038.98 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.12, 1,038.98 and 345.92 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.12 : 1,038.98 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.12/1,038.98 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.12x = 1,038.98 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.12x = 359,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,403.96/693.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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