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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 955.68 and 687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 955.68 and 687.20 is: 949.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 955.68 = 687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/955.68 = 687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 955.68 × 687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 656,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,743.30/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.05

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