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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.10, 1,036.50 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.10, 1,036.50 and 417.39 is: 625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.10 : 1,036.50 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.10/1,036.50 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.10x = 1,036.50 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.10x = 432,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,624.74/692.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.09

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