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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.40, 1,040.58 and 401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.40, 1,040.58 and 401.38 is: 602.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.40 : 1,040.58 = 401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.40/1,040.58 = 401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.40x = 1,040.58 × 401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.40x = 417,668.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,668.00/693.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.35

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