Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.12, 1,038 and 475.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 692.12, 1,038 and 475.04 is: 712.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692.12 : 1,038 = 475.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692.12/1,038 = 475.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692.12x = 1,038 × 475.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692.12x = 493,091.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,091.52/692.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712.44
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