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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.16, 1,039.19 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.16, 1,039.19 and 400.02 is: 600.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.16 : 1,039.19 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.16/1,039.19 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.16x = 1,039.19 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.16x = 415,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,694.78/692.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.58

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