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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.59, 1,038.15 and 476.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.59, 1,038.15 and 476.51 is: 713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.59 : 1,038.15 = 476.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.59/1,038.15 = 476.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.59x = 1,038.15 × 476.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.59x = 494,683.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,683.67/693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.23

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