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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.94, 1,039.68 and 618.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.94, 1,039.68 and 618.61 is: 926.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.94 : 1,039.68 = 618.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.94/1,039.68 = 618.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.94x = 1,039.68 × 618.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.94x = 643,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,156.44/693.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.82

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