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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.21, 1,036.06 and 445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.21, 1,036.06 and 445.57 is: 666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.21 : 1,036.06 = 445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.21/1,036.06 = 445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.21x = 1,036.06 × 445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.21x = 461,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,637.25/692.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.90

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