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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.15, 1,038.87 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.15, 1,038.87 and 461.20 is: 692.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.15 : 1,038.87 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.15/1,038.87 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.15x = 1,038.87 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.15x = 479,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,123.09/692.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.23

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