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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.42, 1,034.78 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.42, 1,034.78 and 620.52 is: 925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.42 : 1,034.78 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.42/1,034.78 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.42x = 1,034.78 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.42x = 642,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,101.69/693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.99

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