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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.76, 1,039.76 and 347.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.76, 1,039.76 and 347.19 is: 520.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.76 : 1,039.76 = 347.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.76/1,039.76 = 347.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.76x = 1,039.76 × 347.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.76x = 360,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,989.08/693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.34

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