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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.16, 1,040.07 and 404.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.16, 1,040.07 and 404.62 is: 607.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.16 : 1,040.07 = 404.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.16/1,040.07 = 404.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.16x = 1,040.07 × 404.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.16x = 420,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,833.12/693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.12

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