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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 955.60 and 508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 955.60 and 508.96 is: 702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 955.60 = 508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/955.60 = 508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 955.60 × 508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 486,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,362.18/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.84

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