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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.08, 1,035.74 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.08, 1,035.74 and 431.96 is: 646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.08 : 1,035.74 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.08/1,035.74 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.08x = 1,035.74 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.08x = 447,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,398.25/692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.45

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