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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.52, 1,041.05 and 401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.52, 1,041.05 and 401.35 is: 602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.52 : 1,041.05 = 401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.52/1,041.05 = 401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.52x = 1,041.05 × 401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.52x = 417,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,822.50/693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.47

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