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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.54, 1,039.23 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.54, 1,039.23 and 436.50 is: 654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.54 : 1,039.23 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.54/1,039.23 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.54x = 1,039.23 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.54x = 453,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,623.90/693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.07

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