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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.11, 1,038.02 and 398.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.11, 1,038.02 and 398.99 is: 598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.11 : 1,038.02 = 398.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.11/1,038.02 = 398.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.11x = 1,038.02 × 398.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.11x = 414,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,160.20/692.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.40

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