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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.71, 1,041.15 and 346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.71, 1,041.15 and 346.94 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.71 : 1,041.15 = 346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.71/1,041.15 = 346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.71x = 1,041.15 × 346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.71x = 361,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,219.18/693.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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