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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.98, 1,041.12 and 328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.98, 1,041.12 and 328.56 is: 492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.98 : 1,041.12 = 328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.98/1,041.12 = 328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.98x = 1,041.12 × 328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.98x = 342,070.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,070.39/693.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.91

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