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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 1,039.11 and 462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 1,039.11 and 462.46 is: 692.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 1,039.11 = 462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/1,039.11 = 462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 1,039.11 × 462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 480,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,546.81/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.51

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