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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.89, 1,040.03 and 346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.89, 1,040.03 and 346.87 is: 519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.89 : 1,040.03 = 346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.89/1,040.03 = 346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.89x = 1,040.03 × 346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.89x = 360,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,755.21/693.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.90

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