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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.12, 1,038.78 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.12, 1,038.78 and 418.14 is: 627.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.12 : 1,038.78 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.12/1,038.78 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.12x = 1,038.78 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.12x = 434,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,355.47/692.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.57

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