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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.28, 1,040.15 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.28, 1,040.15 and 401.13 is: 601.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.28 : 1,040.15 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.28/1,040.15 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.28x = 1,040.15 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.28x = 417,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,235.37/693.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.83

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