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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.93, 1,040.89 and 346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.93, 1,040.89 and 346.74 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.93 : 1,040.89 = 346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.93/1,040.89 = 346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.93x = 1,040.89 × 346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.93x = 360,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,918.20/693.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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