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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.84, 1,039.95 and 539.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.84, 1,039.95 and 539.30 is: 808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.84 : 1,039.95 = 539.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.84/1,039.95 = 539.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.84x = 1,039.95 × 539.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.84x = 560,847.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,847.63/693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.32

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