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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.83, 1,041.79 and 435.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.83, 1,041.79 and 435.47 is: 653.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.83 : 1,041.79 = 435.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.83/1,041.79 = 435.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.83x = 1,041.79 × 435.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.83x = 453,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,668.67/693.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.86

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