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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.49, 1,038.80 and 345.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.49, 1,038.80 and 345.77 is: 517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.49 : 1,038.80 = 345.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.49/1,038.80 = 345.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.49x = 1,038.80 × 345.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.49x = 359,184.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,184.15/693.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.94

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