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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 1,043.76 and 627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 1,043.76 and 627.68 is: 944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 1,043.76 = 627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/1,043.76 = 627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 1,043.76 × 627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 655,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,147.28/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.13

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