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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.70, 1,040.08 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.70, 1,040.08 and 364.83 is: 547.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.70 : 1,040.08 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.70/1,040.08 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.70x = 1,040.08 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.70x = 379,452.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,452.39/693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.00

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