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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.65, 1,040.15 and 474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.65, 1,040.15 and 474.35 is: 711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.65 : 1,040.15 = 474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.65/1,040.15 = 474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.65x = 1,040.15 × 474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.65x = 493,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,391.14/693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.29

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