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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.87, 1,039.84 and 539.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.87, 1,039.84 and 539.09 is: 807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.87 : 1,039.84 = 539.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.87/1,039.84 = 539.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.87x = 1,039.84 × 539.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.87x = 560,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,567.35/693.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.89

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