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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.74, 1,042.81 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.74, 1,042.81 and 348.32 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.74 : 1,042.81 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.74/1,042.81 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.74x = 1,042.81 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.74x = 363,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,231.58/694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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