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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.56, 1,038.54 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.56, 1,038.54 and 673.04 is: 1,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.56 : 1,038.54 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.56/1,038.54 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.56x = 1,038.54 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.56x = 698,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,978.96/693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.81

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