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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.16, 1,039.38 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.16, 1,039.38 and 400.16 is: 599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.16 : 1,039.38 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.16/1,039.38 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.16x = 1,039.38 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.16x = 415,921.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,921.65/694.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.17

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