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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.12, 1,039.08 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.12, 1,039.08 and 462.48 is: 694.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.12 : 1,039.08 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.12/1,039.08 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.12x = 1,039.08 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.12x = 480,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,553.72/692.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.33

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