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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.20, 954.98 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.20, 954.98 and 526.44 is: 726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.20 : 954.98 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.20/954.98 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.20x = 954.98 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.20x = 502,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,739.67/692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.29

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