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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.72, 1,039.74 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.72, 1,039.74 and 304.02 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.72 : 1,039.74 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.72/1,039.74 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.72x = 1,039.74 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.72x = 316,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,101.75/693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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