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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.74, 1,040.77 and 309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.74, 1,040.77 and 309.10 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.74 : 1,040.77 = 309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.74/1,040.77 = 309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.74x = 1,040.77 × 309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.74x = 321,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,702.01/693.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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