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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.41, 1,039.93 and 411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.41, 1,039.93 and 411.80 is: 617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.41 : 1,039.93 = 411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.41/1,039.93 = 411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.41x = 1,039.93 × 411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.41x = 428,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,236.94/693.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.59

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