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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.73, 1,040.71 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.73, 1,040.71 and 323.91 is: 485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.73 : 1,040.71 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.73/1,040.71 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.73x = 1,040.71 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.73x = 337,090.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,090.36/693.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.91

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