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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.88, 1,039.45 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.88, 1,039.45 and 364.32 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.88 : 1,039.45 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.88/1,039.45 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.88x = 1,039.45 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.88x = 378,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,693.58/693.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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