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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.33, 1,038.91 and 436.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.33, 1,038.91 and 436.29 is: 653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.33 : 1,038.91 = 436.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.33/1,038.91 = 436.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.33x = 1,038.91 × 436.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.33x = 453,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,266.04/693.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.75

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