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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.34, 1,040.31 and 404.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.34, 1,040.31 and 404.78 is: 607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.34 : 1,040.31 = 404.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.34/1,040.31 = 404.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.34x = 1,040.31 × 404.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.34x = 421,096.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,096.90/693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.34

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