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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.15, 1,040.19 and 419.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.15, 1,040.19 and 419.77 is: 629.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.15 : 1,040.19 = 419.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.15/1,040.19 = 419.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.15x = 1,040.19 × 419.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.15x = 436,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,640.56/693.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.94

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