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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.48, 1,040.22 and 401.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.48, 1,040.22 and 401.43 is: 602.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.48 : 1,040.22 = 401.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.48/1,040.22 = 401.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.48x = 1,040.22 × 401.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.48x = 417,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,575.51/693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.15

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