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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.71, 1,040.52 and 419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.71, 1,040.52 and 419.73 is: 629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.71 : 1,040.52 = 419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.71/1,040.52 = 419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.71x = 1,040.52 × 419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.71x = 436,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,739.80/693.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.57

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