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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.16, 1,038.72 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.16, 1,038.72 and 461.34 is: 692.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.16 : 1,038.72 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.16/1,038.72 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.16x = 1,038.72 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.16x = 479,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,203.08/692.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.33

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