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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.57, 1,039.98 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.57, 1,039.98 and 328.26 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.57 : 1,039.98 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.57/1,039.98 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.57x = 1,039.98 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.57x = 341,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,383.83/693.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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