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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.18, 1,039.88 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.18, 1,039.88 and 346.53 is: 519.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.18 : 1,039.88 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.18/1,039.88 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.18x = 1,039.88 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.18x = 360,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,349.62/693.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.85

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