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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.49, 1,038.21 and 619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.49, 1,038.21 and 619.38 is: 927.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.49 : 1,038.21 = 619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.49/1,038.21 = 619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.49x = 1,038.21 × 619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.49x = 643,046.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,046.51/693.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.26

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