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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.17, 1,040.11 and 347.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.17, 1,040.11 and 347.15 is: 520.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.17 : 1,040.11 = 347.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.17/1,040.11 = 347.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.17x = 1,040.11 × 347.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.17x = 361,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,075.92/694.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.15

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