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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 692.55 and 512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 692.55 and 512.20 is: 692.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 692.55 = 512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/692.55 = 512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 692.55 × 512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 354,724.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,724.11/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.55

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