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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.19, 1,037.22 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.19, 1,037.22 and 518.04 is: 776.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.19 : 1,037.22 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.19/1,037.22 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.19x = 1,037.22 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.19x = 537,321.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,321.45/692.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.26

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