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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.14, 1,040.46 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.14, 1,040.46 and 346.92 is: 520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.14 : 1,040.46 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.14/1,040.46 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.14x = 1,040.46 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.14x = 360,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,956.38/694.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.01

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