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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.12, 1,035.79 and 428.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.12, 1,035.79 and 428.47 is: 641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.12 : 1,035.79 = 428.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.12/1,035.79 = 428.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.12x = 1,035.79 × 428.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.12x = 443,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,801.28/692.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.22

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