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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.84, 1,041.28 and 473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.84, 1,041.28 and 473.94 is: 711.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.84 : 1,041.28 = 473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.84/1,041.28 = 473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.84x = 1,041.28 × 473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.84x = 493,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,504.24/693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.27

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