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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.82, 1,040.76 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.82, 1,040.76 and 303.62 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.82 : 1,040.76 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.82/1,040.76 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.82x = 1,040.76 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.82x = 315,997.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,997.01/693.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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