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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.54, 1,039.80 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.54, 1,039.80 and 327.90 is: 491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.54 : 1,039.80 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.54/1,039.80 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.54x = 1,039.80 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.54x = 340,952.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,952.70/693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.61

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