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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.79, 1,039.88 and 347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.79, 1,039.88 and 347.36 is: 520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.79 : 1,039.88 = 347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.79/1,039.88 = 347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.79x = 1,039.88 × 347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.79x = 361,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,208.39/693.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.63

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