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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.08, 954.84 and 397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.08, 954.84 and 397.14 is: 547.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.08 : 954.84 = 397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.08/954.84 = 397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.08x = 954.84 × 397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.08x = 379,205.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,205.16/692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.92

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