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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.38, 1,038.25 and 419.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.38, 1,038.25 and 419.10 is: 627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.38 : 1,038.25 = 419.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.38/1,038.25 = 419.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.38x = 1,038.25 × 419.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.38x = 435,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,130.58/693.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.55

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