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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.90, 1,039.68 and 419.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.90, 1,039.68 and 419.15 is: 628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.90 : 1,039.68 = 419.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.90/1,039.68 = 419.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.90x = 1,039.68 × 419.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.90x = 435,784.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,784.47/693.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.02

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