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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.16, 955.20 and 536.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.16, 955.20 and 536.64 is: 740.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.16 : 955.20 = 536.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.16/955.20 = 536.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.16x = 955.20 × 536.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.16x = 512,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,598.53/692.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.58

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