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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.12, 1,040.94 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.12, 1,040.94 and 360.52 is: 540.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.12 : 1,040.94 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.12/1,040.94 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.12x = 1,040.94 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.12x = 375,279.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,279.69/694.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.66

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