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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.70, 1,040.56 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.70, 1,040.56 and 328.80 is: 493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.70 : 1,040.56 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.70/1,040.56 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.70x = 1,040.56 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.70x = 342,136.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,136.13/693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.20

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