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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.45, 1,040.07 and 419.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.45, 1,040.07 and 419.47 is: 629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.45 : 1,040.07 = 419.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.45/1,040.07 = 419.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.45x = 1,040.07 × 419.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.45x = 436,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,278.16/693.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.14

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