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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.08, 1,039.68 and 556.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.08, 1,039.68 and 556.38 is: 833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.08 : 1,039.68 = 556.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.08/1,039.68 = 556.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.08x = 1,039.68 × 556.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.08x = 578,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,457.16/694.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.42

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