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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.93, 1,042.26 and 674.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.93, 1,042.26 and 674.76 is: 1,013.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.93 : 1,042.26 = 674.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.93/1,042.26 = 674.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.93x = 1,042.26 × 674.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.93x = 703,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,275.36/693.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.47

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