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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.96, 1,040.66 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.96, 1,040.66 and 347.20 is: 520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.96 : 1,040.66 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.96/1,040.66 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.96x = 1,040.66 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.96x = 361,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,317.15/693.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.66

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