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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.07, 1,038.43 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.07, 1,038.43 and 432 is: 648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.07 : 1,038.43 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.07/1,038.43 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.07x = 1,038.43 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.07x = 448,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,602.30/692.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.21

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