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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.47, 1,040.08 and 346.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.47, 1,040.08 and 346.43 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.47 : 1,040.08 = 346.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.47/1,040.08 = 346.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.47x = 1,040.08 × 346.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.47x = 360,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,314.91/693.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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