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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.17, 1,036.92 and 459.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.17, 1,036.92 and 459.89 is: 687.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.17 : 1,036.92 = 459.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.17/1,036.92 = 459.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.17x = 1,036.92 × 459.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.17x = 476,869.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,869.14/693.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.95

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