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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.26, 1,039.74 and 415.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.26, 1,039.74 and 415.70 is: 623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.26 : 1,039.74 = 415.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.26/1,039.74 = 415.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.26x = 1,039.74 × 415.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.26x = 432,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,219.92/693.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.46

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