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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.53, 1,041.05 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.53, 1,041.05 and 386.13 is: 579.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.53 : 1,041.05 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.53/1,041.05 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.53x = 1,041.05 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.53x = 401,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,985.51/693.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.62

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