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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.82, 1,039.51 and 618.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.82, 1,039.51 and 618.49 is: 926.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.82 : 1,039.51 = 618.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.82/1,039.51 = 618.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.82x = 1,039.51 × 618.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.82x = 642,918.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,918.25/693.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.64

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