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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 1,041.08 and 564.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 1,041.08 and 564.19 is: 846.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 1,041.08 = 564.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/1,041.08 = 564.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 1,041.08 × 564.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 587,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,361.50/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.49

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