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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.12, 1,039.88 and 327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.12, 1,039.88 and 327.94 is: 492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.12 : 1,039.88 = 327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.12/1,039.88 = 327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.12x = 1,039.88 × 327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.12x = 341,018.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,018.25/693.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.00

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