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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.56, 1,040.22 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.56, 1,040.22 and 346.82 is: 519.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.56 : 1,040.22 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.56/1,040.22 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.56x = 1,040.22 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.56x = 360,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,769.10/694.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.42

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