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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.28, 1,039.92 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.28, 1,039.92 and 651.04 is: 976.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.28 : 1,039.92 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.28/1,039.92 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.28x = 1,039.92 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.28x = 677,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,029.52/693.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.56

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