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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.27, 1,040.86 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.27, 1,040.86 and 328.74 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.27 : 1,040.86 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.27/1,040.86 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.27x = 1,040.86 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.27x = 342,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,172.32/694.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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