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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.80, 1,041.12 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.80, 1,041.12 and 329.22 is: 493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.80 : 1,041.12 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.80/1,041.12 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.80x = 1,041.12 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.80x = 342,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,757.53/694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.32

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