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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.03, 1,037.48 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.03, 1,037.48 and 399.06 is: 598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.03 : 1,037.48 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.03/1,037.48 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.03x = 1,037.48 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.03x = 414,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,014.77/692.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.27

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