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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.60, 1,040.40 and 631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.60, 1,040.40 and 631.20 is: 946.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.60 : 1,040.40 = 631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.60/1,040.40 = 631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.60x = 1,040.40 × 631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.60x = 656,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,700.48/693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.80

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