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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.82, 1,040.82 and 347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.82, 1,040.82 and 347.14 is: 520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.82 : 1,040.82 = 347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.82/1,040.82 = 347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.82x = 1,040.82 × 347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.82x = 361,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,310.25/693.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.76

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