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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.29, 1,039.23 and 364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.29, 1,039.23 and 364.34 is: 546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.29 : 1,039.23 = 364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.29/1,039.23 = 364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.29x = 1,039.23 × 364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.29x = 378,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,633.06/693.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.14

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