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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.04, 1,040.76 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.04, 1,040.76 and 347.24 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.04 : 1,040.76 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.04/1,040.76 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.04x = 1,040.76 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.04x = 361,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,393.50/694.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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