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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.27, 1,039.13 and 346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.27, 1,039.13 and 346.89 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.27 : 1,039.13 = 346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.27/1,039.13 = 346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.27x = 1,039.13 × 346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.27x = 360,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,462.94/693.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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