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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.07, 1,038.57 and 475.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.07, 1,038.57 and 475.26 is: 713.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.07 : 1,038.57 = 475.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.07/1,038.57 = 475.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.07x = 1,038.57 × 475.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.07x = 493,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,590.78/692.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.21

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