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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.60, 1,039.86 and 476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.60, 1,039.86 and 476.52 is: 714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.60 : 1,039.86 = 476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.60/1,039.86 = 476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.60x = 1,039.86 × 476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.60x = 495,514.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,514.09/693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.41

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