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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.65, 1,041.86 and 434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.65, 1,041.86 and 434.12 is: 652.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.65 : 1,041.86 = 434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.65/1,041.86 = 434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.65x = 1,041.86 × 434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.65x = 452,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,288.14/693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.04

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