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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.04, 1,038.12 and 474.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.04, 1,038.12 and 474.00 is: 711.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.04 : 1,038.12 = 474.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.04/1,038.12 = 474.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.04x = 1,038.12 × 474.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.04x = 492,069.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,069.05/692.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.04

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