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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.70, 1,040.60 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.70, 1,040.60 and 419.20 is: 628.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.70 : 1,040.60 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.70/1,040.60 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.70x = 1,040.60 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.70x = 436,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,219.52/693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.83

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