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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.37, 1,040.87 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.37, 1,040.87 and 347.18 is: 520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.37 : 1,040.87 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.37/1,040.87 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.37x = 1,040.87 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.37x = 361,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,372.72/694.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.43

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