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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.10, 1,036.80 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.10, 1,036.80 and 473.40 is: 709.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.10 : 1,036.80 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.10/1,036.80 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.10x = 1,036.80 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.10x = 490,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,821.12/692.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.18

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