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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.69, 1,040.56 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.69, 1,040.56 and 328.52 is: 492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.69 : 1,040.56 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.69/1,040.56 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.69x = 1,040.56 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.69x = 341,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,837.93/693.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.78

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