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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.16, 1,037.70 and 345.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.16, 1,037.70 and 345.63 is: 518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.16 : 1,037.70 = 345.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.16/1,037.70 = 345.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.16x = 1,037.70 × 345.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.16x = 358,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,660.25/692.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.18

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