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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.72, 1,033.20 and 674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.72, 1,033.20 and 674.58 is: 1,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.72 : 1,033.20 = 674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.72/1,033.20 = 674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.72x = 1,033.20 × 674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.72x = 696,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,976.06/693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.69

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