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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.48, 1,039.26 and 418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.48, 1,039.26 and 418.92 is: 627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.48 : 1,039.26 = 418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.48/1,039.26 = 418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.48x = 1,039.26 × 418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.48x = 435,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,366.80/693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.80

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