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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.76, 1,040.20 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.76, 1,040.20 and 346.68 is: 519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.76 : 1,040.20 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.76/1,040.20 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.76x = 1,040.20 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.76x = 360,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,616.54/693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.80

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