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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.96, 1,039.16 and 450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.96, 1,039.16 and 450.14 is: 674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.96 : 1,039.16 = 450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.96/1,039.16 = 450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.96x = 1,039.16 × 450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.96x = 467,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,767.48/693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.06

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