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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.16, 1,037.98 and 461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.16, 1,037.98 and 461.36 is: 690.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.16 : 1,037.98 = 461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.16/1,037.98 = 461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.16x = 1,037.98 × 461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.16x = 478,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,882.45/693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.87

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