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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.76, 1,040.49 and 342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.76, 1,040.49 and 342.21 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.76 : 1,040.49 = 342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.76/1,040.49 = 342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.76x = 1,040.49 × 342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.76x = 356,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,066.08/693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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