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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.19, 1,039.24 and 346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.19, 1,039.24 and 346.35 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.19 : 1,039.24 = 346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.19/1,039.24 = 346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.19x = 1,039.24 × 346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.19x = 359,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,939.91/693.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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