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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.87, 1,041.71 and 464.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.87, 1,041.71 and 464.23 is: 696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.87 : 1,041.71 = 464.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.87/1,041.71 = 464.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.87x = 1,041.71 × 464.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.87x = 483,590.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,590.71/693.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.95

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