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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.41, 1,039.50 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.41, 1,039.50 and 583.47 is: 874.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.41 : 1,039.50 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.41/1,039.50 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.41x = 1,039.50 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.41x = 606,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,517.07/693.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.69

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