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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.98, 1,040.72 and 369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.98, 1,040.72 and 369.16 is: 553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.98 : 1,040.72 = 369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.98/1,040.72 = 369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.98x = 1,040.72 × 369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.98x = 384,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,192.20/693.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.61

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