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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.95, 1,039.55 and 539.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.95, 1,039.55 and 539.03 is: 807.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.95 : 1,039.55 = 539.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.95/1,039.55 = 539.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.95x = 1,039.55 × 539.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.95x = 560,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,348.64/693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.48

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